Investments

More signs of strong global growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced updated global economic growth forecasts last week. It now expects growth to be faster than it did a few months ago, largely due to an acceleration in growth in the US, Europe and China.

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Don’t let geopolitics blind you to the investment opportunities

The world may appear fraught with geopolitical risk, but such perceptions cloud the vision of many investors who ignore the rich potential thrown up by the seeming disorder. Former White House adviser Philippa Malmgren, at present consulting to the British government, said a focus on quantitative analysis blinded asset managers to technological innovation taking place in the “real” global economy.

Invest 100% of surplus assets offshore says Stonehage Fleming

Independent international family office; Stonehage Fleming South Africa has said that wealthy South African investors should look to invest 100% of their long-term surplus assets offshore. Surplus assets need to be defined for each individual or family, taking into account their total wealth and their unique long-term strategy and risks.