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What it takes to be promoted to emerging markets status

What it takes to be promoted to emerging markets status

10 September 2018

The disconnect between an index provider’s definition of emerging markets and what investors think they are getting.

Furturegrowth ventures further into Venture Capital, as Yoco’s first SA institutional investor

Furturegrowth ventures further into Venture Capital, as Yoco’s first SA institutional investor

10 September 2018

As announced yesterday by fintech player Yoco, Futuregrowth Asset Management has taken part in the second round of investor fund raising for this innovative, fast growing enterprise as their first institutional investor in South Africa.

Sygnia Limited to list on A2X

Sygnia Limited to list on A2X

06 September 2018

Sygnia Limited (Share code: SYG) has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets and will list on Thursday, 13 September 2018.

The rise of private markets, how and why asset management is changing

The rise of private markets, how and why asset management is changing

06 September 2018

It is incredible how the vocabulary of the asset management industry has changed in the last few years. “Alternatives” has become an almost overused word for an asset class that is an increasingly prominent and often critical component of the portfolios of many sophisticated investors. There is also no agreement on what it fully includes. Everything from some structured products, hedge funds to leveraged private equity buyouts has found space within this word. Similarly, private equity is no longer always private nor necessarily equity. And then there are ambiguous terms, such as “real assets”, which now encompass everything from affordable housing, toll roads, renewable energy projects to commercial real estate.

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Investing in health and technology stocks pays dividends for Stonehage Fleming’s flagship fund as it passes its 5th anniversary

Investing in health and technology stocks pays dividends for Stonehage Fleming’s flagship fund as it passes its 5th anniversary

05 September 2018
Where to invest in uncertain times - why offshore diversification can be good

Where to invest in uncertain times - why offshore diversification can be good

04 September 2018
Benefits of offshore investing in wealth planning

Benefits of offshore investing in wealth planning

04 September 2018
Time to cry for Argentina

Time to cry for Argentina

04 September 2018
Three developments in Europe you may have missed over the summer—and one you didn’t

Three developments in Europe you may have missed over the summer—and one you didn’t

03 September 2018
Bright Africa continues to shine

Bright Africa continues to shine

03 September 2018
Offshore retirement structures offer an array of investment options for SA investors

Offshore retirement structures offer an array of investment options for SA investors

31 August 2018
Global investing: finding opportunities in uncrowded spaces

Global investing: finding opportunities in uncrowded spaces

30 August 2018