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Black-owned asset manager set on driving transformation in the sector

With a 17-year track record in delivering true value for its institutional and retail investors, BlueAlpha Investment Management continues to make strides in growing its business while maintaining a focused commitment to transformation in South Africa.

Policy priorities in a persistent pandemic

Central bank policymaking in the age of Covid was initially straightforward. Central banks acted in unison to cut rates, and many also injected substantial amounts of liquidity into their financial systems. The world saw synchronised easing in response to an unprecedented crisis.

Investing offshore by staying local offers potential tax advantages

South African investors who find themselves having to cope with the volatility of local markets have long looked towards distant shores to seek better returns for their money because of the strength of advanced economies with leading companies like Apple, Facebook, Alphabet (aka Google) and Netflix generating extraordinary returns.