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Can local bonds continue to reward investors?

11 November 2025

South African bonds have delivered strong returns for investors year-to-date, with the FTSE/JSE All Bond Index (ALBI) returning 14% for the nine months to September 2025. What makes this notable, is that it follows shortly on the heels of similarly exceptional double-digit returns for the 2024 calendar year, at 17% (source: Morningstar Direct). Looking ahead, what should fixed income investors expect?

What the Gold and AI booms mean for investors

10 November 2025

Big market moves are becoming more common, with large gains in September carrying over into October. This is true for shares, bonds, currencies and commodities, with gold rocketing this year, up over 60%. Its parabolic price rise has been fueled by investors and central bank buying to diversify their assets away from US dollars amid concerns about the high level of debt, deficits and the independence of the US central bank.

The cost of chasing trends: what 2025 data taught us about investor behaviour

10 November 2025

Standard Bank and Liberty’s transactional data from discretionary investors shows one thing clearly: while markets may move on information, investors often move on emotion. Despite access to sophisticated platforms and expert guidance, behavioural biases still drove many of this year’s investment decisions.

Sustainable investment at a crossroads: beyond ESG

05 November 2025

Andy Howard, Global Head of Sustainable Investment at Schroders, reflects on the backlash to sustainable investing and the importance of distinguishing between social challenges and investment drivers.

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Private markets outlook Q4 2025: Five takeaways for wealth investors

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04 November 2025

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Diversifying offshore isn’t just a luxury, it’s a must for prudent portfolio management

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Navigating offshore opportunities amid global uncertainty

29 October 2025

27four DEInvest Annual Survey 2025: South Africa’s asset management industry enters a new era of growth and transformation

29 October 2025

Hidden GEMs - China and emerging markets: A turning point for investors

27 October 2025

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Can local bonds continue to reward investors?

What the Gold and AI booms mean for investors

The cost of chasing trends: what 2025 data taught us about investor behaviour

Sustainable investment at a crossroads: beyond ESG

Private markets outlook Q4 2025: Five takeaways for wealth investors

Are there hidden risks lurking in your multi-asset fund?

Why SA Inc deserves a place in your client portfolios

The case for offshore investing and why financial advice matters more than ever

Diversifying offshore isn’t just a luxury, it’s a must for prudent portfolio management

Navigating offshore opportunities amid global uncertainty

27four DEInvest Annual Survey 2025: South Africa’s asset management industry enters a new era of growth and transformation

Hidden GEMs - China and emerging markets: A turning point for investors