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Asset allocation: greater investment optimism heading into 2017

02 February 2017

Uncertainty continues to dominate global markets – think Trump as US president, the Brexit process gaining momentum and potentially high-stakes elections in Europe. On the local front, the ANC leadership succession battle is starting to heat up. Investors may be forgiven for feeling jittery going into 2017. While I do believe our nerves will continue to be sorely tested, I’m more optimistic about investment prospects for the year ahead compared to those of 2016 – especially looking beyond the daily ‘noise’ at the crucial considerations of price, perspective and pattern.

Investment themes to watch in 2017

02 February 2017

Most people would not have predicted that offshore assets would end up becoming the worst performers in 2016 after being the best performing assets in 2015. And it is unlikely that the world thought a Trump presidency or Brexit were possible, or that it would be George Michael’s last Christmas. 2016 showed us that surprises are part of the course. Similarly, there is likely more in store for 2017. To help you prepare we discuss some of the strong themes likely to dominate financial markets in 2017. These reinforce the importance of creating robust and well-diversified investment portfolios and maintaining a long-term mindset.

Matching your 2017 investment goals with the right fund

02 February 2017

The start of a new year is synonymous with reflection of the year that was and developing of new goals and plans for the year ahead. The same can be said for wealth-building strategies, as an astute investor will likely be using this time to update investment mandates in order to ensure that the funds included in their portfolio effectively match their specific investment objectives.

EXEO Capital’s Agri-Vie fund II attracts over $100 million at first close

02 February 2017

EXEO Capital, the pan-African private equity investment firm, has announced the first close of the second Agri-Vie Fund, focused on the food and agribusiness sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, after attracting commitments of over $100 million - one third more than the initial target.

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