orangeblock

Investments / General

Explore the Category

US equity market sell-off provides tactical offshore investment opportunities

US equity market sell-off provides tactical offshore investment opportunities

25 October 2022

Markets are under considerable duress, mainly because the US Federal Reserve (Fed) has hiked interest rates faster than the market had anticipated to curb runaway inflation, pushing the US economy towards a recession.

Alternative assets a rich hunting ground for impact and sustainability

Alternative assets a rich hunting ground for impact and sustainability

25 October 2022

Asset managers keen to maximise the impact from their investing activities are looking towards the plentiful opportunities in the alternative asset universe.

Markets set the tone for a ginger recovery: world-class opportunities on your doorstep to create a lasting legacy

Markets set the tone for a ginger recovery: world-class opportunities on your doorstep to create a lasting legacy

25 October 2022

There are certain factors that one should consider when wanting to create a lasting legacy for loved ones, such as whether domestic securities are a good investment and savings vehicle and the potential offshore opportunities that relaxed exchange controls present for investors.

In search of fiscal credibility

In search of fiscal credibility

25 October 2022

Over the past few weeks, the short-lived tenure of UK prime minster Liz Truss presented a lesson in how not to conduct responsible fiscal policy. This week should present a much better, but far from perfect, example as South Africa’s finance minister Enoch Godongwana presents the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS).

quick poll
Question

The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

Answer
There’s no free lunch, the bill is coming

There’s no free lunch, the bill is coming

24 October 2022
Stonehage Fleming agrees to acquire Rootstock Investment Management's Business and Assets

Stonehage Fleming agrees to acquire Rootstock Investment Management's Business and Assets

21 October 2022
Infrastructure for inflation protection, income and diversification

Infrastructure for inflation protection, income and diversification

21 October 2022
SA investors to consider fixed income funds in current market environment

SA investors to consider fixed income funds in current market environment

20 October 2022
Carrot over stick! Divestment risks putting the brakes on positive real-world outcomes

Carrot over stick! Divestment risks putting the brakes on positive real-world outcomes

20 October 2022
When do I buy hard currency?

When do I buy hard currency?

20 October 2022
Thematics: An essential resource for investors

Thematics: An essential resource for investors

20 October 2022
How is inflation affecting the big investment themes of the future?

How is inflation affecting the big investment themes of the future?

19 October 2022