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Why supposedly "safe" sectors may be nothing of the sort

21 June 2018 | General

Many investors are attracted to the perceived stability of certain sectors. But safety stems from the price you pay, not the underlying dynamics of the businesses you buy.

Ignoring sustainable development will come at a price for investors

21 June 2018 | General

Investors can no longer afford to view sustainable investing as a nice-to-have afterthought, with sustainable economic growth having become the primary source of financial return. It is therefore crucial for all participants in the financial ecosystem (asset owners, asset managers and issuers) to play a proactive and coherent role in creating long-term sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders.

Market conditions starting to favour active managers

21 June 2018 | Economy

Market conditions are changing and becoming more favourable for active managers, says Stonehage Fleming, the international family office firm.

Incorporating alternatives into traditional portfolios

20 June 2018 | General

Investment managers, asset consultants and retirement fund trustees are faced with a hard fact: traditional asset classes are no longer yielding attractive or even real returns in this low return environment. With this background it makes sense to add alternative investments to portfolios as a powerful diversification tool, says Pawan Singh, Head Alternative Investments, Multi Strategy at Sanlam Investments.

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