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Five trends that will drive private equity in 2022

Five trends that will drive private equity in 2022

10 January 2022

The past year has been a seminal one for private equity, especially in Africa.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration – A property perspective

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration – A property perspective

10 January 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing encompasses many aspects related to allocating capital that were historically (deliberately or subconsciously) overlooked. In some cases, investors often (wrongly) viewed ESG investing as something falling within the purview of ‘greenies’ or some other ‘extreme’ ethical position.

Factors influencing the rand this year and the potential outcomes

Factors influencing the rand this year and the potential outcomes

10 January 2022

The rand ended 2021 on the back foot, after the Omicron announcement and subsequent global kneejerk reaction of isolation and red-listing the country. And while the currency did claw back much of the losses to end the year at R15.89/US$, it was not before the damage had been done in the forex markets.

Sanlam Investments: December market review

Sanlam Investments: December market review

10 January 2022

Inflation continues to threaten economies worldwide, with food prices climbing closer to a record high. A UN gauge of global food prices estimated a 1.2% increase in the cost of food during November. (The December figure has not yet been released.) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US inflation rate rose to 6.8% over the last year to its highest point since 1982.

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Greenwashing – What is it and how can you avoid it?

Greenwashing – What is it and how can you avoid it?

07 January 2022
Outlook 2022: CIO and Multi-Asset

Outlook 2022: CIO and Multi-Asset

07 January 2022
Outlook 2022: Emerging markets

Outlook 2022: Emerging markets

06 January 2022
What you should keep in mind for your 2022 investment resolutions

What you should keep in mind for your 2022 investment resolutions

22 December 2021
COP26: A tale of progress (and disappointment for some)

COP26: A tale of progress (and disappointment for some)

14 December 2021
Outlook 2022: Look beyond Omicron volatility

Outlook 2022: Look beyond Omicron volatility

14 December 2021
Ghosts of the past, present and future

Ghosts of the past, present and future

14 December 2021
Investment lessons to take us into 2022

Investment lessons to take us into 2022

14 December 2021