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Deloitte survey notes cautious optimism as private equity continues to be an agile asset class across Africa

20 March 2019

The Private Equity industry is expected to continue its resilience amidst multiple political and economic challenges across the continent, according to a report released today by Deloitte Africa.

Outlook of the SA fundraising environment

18 March 2019

Regardless of a challenging economic and political environment in South Africa last year, the outlook for 2019 remains positive, with strong indications of sustained confidence in the local private equity and venture capital industry.

Why Equity Investors Should Ignore Annual Predictions

21 January 2019

After reaching new all-time highs in September, the S&P 500 lost nearly 13.5% in the fourth quarter of 2018, while MSCI World ex-USA declined by 11.4%. Equity markets have recovered somewhat from their December lows – the S&P 500 came within a hair’s breadth of official bear market territory (-20%) on 24 December, before rallying 5% in the following trading session, the largest one-day gain since March 2009.