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Market gloom opens attractive buys

16 October 2019 | General

The tough local environment is a challenge for most companies, and many local investors are feeling the pain after a somewhat demoralising third quarter.

Art of the (phase one) deal

15 October 2019 | General

Suddenly, it looks like there is progress on two of the big geopolitical risks of the moment. Risk assets rallied in response even as global growth concerns continue to mount and reported earnings growth remains muted. Following a meeting between the prime ministers of the UK and Ireland, an orderly Brexit seems possible after all. More importantly, there has been progress on resolving the trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies, the US and China.

The potential perils of passives

14 October 2019 | General

With passive equity funds threatening to take over their active peers in the US, and active managers struggling to outperform the market over recent years, one may be tempted to start switching into passive investments. However, as the global economy potentially heads into more volatile conditions, Stonehage Fleming question whether now would be the correct time to do so.

Listed property investors should expect some volatility

14 October 2019 | Property

While SA listed property is currently offering good value, backed by a very high dividend yield despite a negative sentiment on growth, investors would do well to take a long-term view of the sector and expect some volatility in the interim.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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