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Private equity continues to meet evolving market needs

05 June 2017 | Equities

The recent increased volatility in the global market has influenced an uptick in changes to the way many financial sectors operate - and private equity is no exclusion. Amid global concerns about currency instability and sluggish economic growth, there appears to be a gradual, yet notable shift in the approach taken by both local and global private equity fund managers towards fund structuring.

Four tips to stay focused when investing

05 June 2017 | General

Trying to achieve solid investment returns that can help you achieve a long-term goal like retirement, can be a daunting undertaking. Many investors struggle to stay on-script and follow their financial plans, not knowing how much damage getting distracted can cause their future selves financially. In challenging investment times like these, it is even more important not to get distracted by market noise. Here are some tips to keep your investments focused and on track to you achieve your goals.

Busting the frontier-market myths

02 June 2017 | General

There are a number of urban myths about frontier markets (the less-developed subset of the emerging-market universe). We think these myths may have caused investors to overlook them in favour of developed or traditional emerging-market alternatives.

It’s here, Multi-Management 2.0

02 June 2017 | General

‘The world of investing has changed,’ says Selwyn Pillay, CEO of Sanlam Investments Multi Manager. ‘But we’re ahead of the curve and our business has already adapted to these changes.’ This was one of the key messages Selwyn Pillay shared with Implemented Consulting clients at the first Sanlam Investments Changing Lanes Multi Manager Forum hosted by Sanlam Investments in Johannesburg and Cape Town during May. The forum was established to create a space for intermediaries to focus and engage on new ways of achieving client needs and outcomes by focusing on risk management to construct portfolios. The forum showcases the latest innovation in the multi-management solutions arena.

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