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Managing the risk of being wrong

26 July 2016 | General

Investment risk is defined as the risk of permanent loss of capital.

Three things markets have shown us since the Brexit vote

25 July 2016 | General

Although the result of the UK European Union referendum came as a surprise to markets, the subsequent response to the outcome has played out largely as many commentators expected. Initial volatility quickly gave way to a more considered approach from markets around the world. Still, the tumultuous events of recent days have given investors plenty of food for thought. Here, three of Franklin Templeton investment professionals share the lessons they have learnt since the Brexit vote on June 23.

Prevailing regional challenges represent opportunities for the private equity industry

25 July 2016 | Equities

The general view of the Southern African private equity industry remains overwhelmingly positive, despite what appears to be a challenging local, regional and international economic and financial setting. This is according to Erika van der Merwe, CEO of the Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA), who says that private equity managers thrive on seeking out overlooked investment opportunities and on applying their strategic skills, extensive networks and operational insights to enable businesses to reach their potential and deliver returns.

Are Emerging Markets out of the woods yet following Brexit?

22 July 2016 | Economy

While the global impact of Brexit remains highly uncertain and concerns mount over the potential domino effect of other countries leaving the EU, Emerging Markets appear to have been handed a surprise boost following the recent period of underperformance. This follows Brexit’s reinforcement of a low interest rate world, which has led to global investors having to look towards Emerging Markets in their search for yield.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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