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What to do in this uncertain market?

10 May 2017 | General

South Africa’s politics and markets are in turmoil. This is uncertainty; this is risk. Predictably, many investors are jittery and are now asking “What must I do? How should I be investing in this type of environment?”

Life after junk status: where to now for South African investors?

09 May 2017 | General

With Fitch ratings agency having downgraded South Africa’s sovereign credit rating to sub-investment grade and Standard & Poor's (S&P) cutting the country’s foreign currency rating to junk but keeping the local currency rating a notch above for now, a lot is riding on the impending credit rating by Moody’s, which currently holds South Africa on review for a downgrade.

Understand tactical asset allocation and create more value in your investment strategies

09 May 2017 | General

The investment industry landscape is changing all the time. With jam-packed trustee meetings primarily focused on making key decisions, there is little time available to spend on educating and training industry stakeholders. Due to the current volatility in the South African market, there is a need, now more than ever before, for Trustees to broaden their investment knowledge in a focussed manner. Trustee training is also a regulatory requirement.

Junk status: Diversification is key to protect against market shocks

09 May 2017 | General

The recent downgrade of South Africa’s investment grade status to junk by more than one international ratings agency has highlighted the importance of having a diversified investment portfolio.

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