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Lessons from the 2008 global financial crisis

15 June 2016

Looking back, history is a valuable place to find answers, says Jason Liddle, CIO of Satrix Managers (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Investments). The 2008 global financial crisis, like many before it, has led many investors, investment practitioners, risk managers and policy makers to rethink and re-evaluate their approaches to investing and the capital markets. In examining past market crashes, our aim is to empower trustees with the knowledge to engage with consultants and investment managers on the lessons learned, and various practical measures that can be leveraged for future market shocks.

Profile Group becomes market leader in supply of Unit Trust data and solutions

15 June 2016

FundsData, the collective investments and unit trust database product of Profile Data Technology (Pty) Limited, a subsidiary of the Profile Group, has been incorporated into Fund Analytics, flagship product of London-based Financial Express. Global fundmanagers can now easily tap into South African collective investments and unit trust data.

New Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) launched by Private Client Holdings

14 June 2016

Private Client Portfolios, the asset management arm of Private Client Holdings, has announced the launch of three new unit trust offerings – the PrivateClient BCI Low Equity Fund, the PrivateClient BCI Medium Equity Fund and the PrivateClient BCI High Equity Fund.

NEMA: New regulations, new opportunities

09 June 2016

Much has been said lately about the recently amended National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). The new regulations are far more stringent in terms of the financial provisions required for rehabilitation and the financial vehicles allowed to provide for the rehabilitation liabilities. Amendments to the regulations include the restructuring of the underlying investments in the Section 37A Trust, ensuring all investments have an explicit capital guarantee. One of the most significant challenges faced by companies in the mining industry is how to make adequate financial provision for these costs (which now include the difficult-to-quantify post-closure rehabilitation liability), without compromising the financial sustainability of the mine and still complying with regulations.

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JSE confirms it’s all systems go for the SA equity market move to shorter 3 day settlement cycle

07 June 2016

Offshore bank accounts, property and even residency as insurance against political uncertainty gains momentum

01 June 2016

Prestige Schools announces R380 million investment for affordable education deal

26 May 2016

The importance of low correlations in investments: The benefits of diversification

26 May 2016

South Africa remains an attractive investment

25 May 2016

Nautilus receives approval for retail hedge fund offering

25 May 2016

Don’t simply change your investment strategy

23 May 2016

MAS real estate

20 May 2016

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