Investments / General

Growth and protection in a post-Covid-19 world

Global markets have entered a new phase. Despite the knocks to growth caused by Covid-19, stock markets have largely recovered their losses for the year, thanks to huge monetary and fiscal interventions by the world’s leading central banks and governments.

Resilient and agile companies are likely to be the most innovative

Is the tide turning for emerging markets?

Headwinds caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have made investors reconsider the traditional risk-return dynamic of asset classes. They realised that risks can be found anywhere in the investment world. Even in developed markets - considered a safe bet in the previous cycle. But what plausible investment opportunities could emerging markets offer in the next few years?

Cautiously optimistic about the prospects

The year 2019 was an emotional rollercoaster for investors, in both local and international markets. South Africa experienced its fair share of economic growth challenges, and not surprisingly, many South African investors were uncertain about where to invest.