Investments

Tips for SA as old world order slips away

The second annual i3 Summit, hosted by Sanlam Investments and Glacier by Sanlam, was held in Sandton recently. Speakers sought to answer the question, ‘are we facing a social, economic and legislative revolution?’ The agenda featured acclaimed political and business leaders from South Africa and across the globe, which included Dr Parag Khanna, leading geo-strategist and best-selling author.

Practising caution is sometimes the boldest move you can make

Cross listing of Exchange Traded Funds on African exchanges

Investors to gain exposure to shares listed on Johannesburg, Kenyan and Nigerian stock exchanges.

Unique aspects of managing a Shariah-compliant equity

We all have different reasons to invest our hard-earned money. It might be for a short-term goal like the purchase of a car or house, or a long-term one such as funding our children’s education or ensuring a more comfortable retirement. Investing can take on a religious significance, too. For a growing Muslim audience, investments must not only be able to achieve their goals, but also be compliant with the Islamic law. At Franklin Templeton Investments, asset managers with expertise in Shariah-compliant strategies are located in the key Islamic finance centers of Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. Alan Chua, EVP and Portfolio Manager with Templeton Global Equity Group based in Singapore, talks about the unique aspects of managing a Shariah-compliant equity portfolio and why profits and principles don’t have to be mutually exclusive.