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Disciplined approach to investing avoids behavioural bias errors

19 September 2016 | General

The first half of 2016 was characterised by high volatility in equity markets as a result of conflicting global growth signals from different parts of the world. With political and economic uncertainties being the drivers of markets, there is no clear direction as to what markets will do going forward. The instability in oil prices has been a strong theme - resulting in volatility in commodity prices and energy companies’ stocks. As a result of slower economic growth, especially in developed markets, we saw central banks intervene through accommodative monetary policies. The Federal Reserve reviewed its outlook from four rate hikes this year to just one, and in the first half of the year, they did not raise rates as a result of disappointing US economic data. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) introduced negative rates where commercial banks are charged for holding deposits. Through this mechanism, the BOJ wanted consumers to spend more, thereby stimulating inflation.

Ashburton India Equity Opportunities Fund reaches $100 million milestone

16 September 2016 | General

Ashburton’s award winning fund, which is managed by its Jersey investment team, has reached $100 million assets under management (AUM), just ahead of its four year anniversary.

Sanlam making history in the hedge fund space

16 September 2016 | General

In August 2016 alternative multi-manager Blue Ink Investments launched regulated funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) to retail and qualified investors. These funds are expected to offer investors return signatures that differ significantly from traditional peers while further enhancing the diversity and risk features of a well-diversified portfolio.

Currency volatility: what’s the right offshore strategy?

16 September 2016 | General

There are few things more likely to cause irrational investor behaviour than the unpredictability of our volatile rand. Investors often get the timing wrong when taking money offshore on the back of currency fluctuations.

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