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Investment managers must tackle customer interests, data analytics and cyber-risk, says KPMG report

13 July 2015

- Global regulatory focus has shifted from banking to the entire investment management and funds industry, not just to the largest firms, says KPMG - At the same time, investment managers have increasing opportunities for growth as policymakers seek to encourage private investment and greater long-term savings. - KPMG identifies three key areas that firms must prioritise: to be transparent and ensure nothing acts against customers’ interests; to develop good data architecture and data analytics; and to address cyber-risk.

Story of China is still intact despite market downturn

13 July 2015

About six months ago, I was asked about China’s market, which had been surging. At that time, I felt there could be a significant correction in what looked to be an ongoing bull market, but a short-term pullback wouldn’t be a big concern in terms of our long-term view on China. Since mid-June, China’s domestic stock market, as measured by the Shanghai Composite Index (A-share), has experienced a plunge of about 30%, while the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (H-share) is down about 20% from its highs in May. The question now is how much further is there to go in this correction. While I can’t predict what will happen next given all the uncertainty we have right now in the markets, we at Templeton Emerging Markets Group believe that China’s market decline is likely nearing the capitulation point, and that the investment story in China still remains compelling long term.

Global investors increasingly basing decisions on social progress indicators

13 July 2015

Social progress is becoming an increasingly important factor for investors when deciding whether or not to invest in a particular country, creating both challenges and opportunities for governments across Africa and the rest of the world, according to Deloitte.

Investing in SA is still a good plan – Imara

13 July 2015

Bad news around power outages, the rand, public sector shortcomings and the industrial relations climate is drowning out an important message for local investors … South Africa is still a good place to invest if you know where to look.

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