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Balanced fund portfolios offer protection against market volatility

17 February 2016

Multi-asset or balanced funds can offer a measure of protection against market volatility, which is expected to continue as long as factors such as uncertainty over a possible investment rating downgrade for South Africa, unpredictable Chinese markets and question-marks over the timing of the next interest rate hike from the US Federal Reserve continue to impact on global economic jitters.

European banks add to market fears

15 February 2016

The sell-off on global markets intensified last week. Along with the existing trio of concerns - oil, the Federal Reserve and China – investors now also have to contend with slumping European bank shares and the relentless march of negative interest rates.

If the Rand remains weak, returns in foreign currency could boost investment portfolios

15 February 2016

Offshore exposure could ease negative impact on returns.

Time to shift gears on LDI

12 February 2016

In unpredictable, low-return markets, defined benefit (DB) funds have never been under greater pressure to manage their assets in a way that ensures they meet their members’ pension liabilities. Volatile markets mean making the right calls is tougher than ever before, says Andrew Rumbelow – Institutional Segment Head at Sanlam Investments.

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