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Amidst growing economic uncertainty, new report details how foreign investments are protected in South Africa

Baker McKenzie’s newly published report - Preserve, Protect and Defend: Global Nationalization Risk - looks at, among other things, the treaty framework that underpins foreign investment decisions in numerous countries around the world, including South Africa.

Navigating Emerging Markets During Uncertain Times: This Too Shall Pass

In recent weeks, economic activity across emerging markets has come to a halt, currencies have weakened and equity markets have fallen as coronavirus has swept across the globe.

Expect wild swings in asset prices to continue on elevated market risk

Stay the course

Given the recent volatility on the JSE due to the coronavirus pandemic, it may be very tempting for you, as an investor, to pull out of equities and switch to cash. The last few weeks have been tough for investors. After a day of steep declines, markets recover for a short while, only to have them decline again.