Investments

Impact of US shutdown on listed property sector

In an income fund, what do divergent returns and new risks, like corporate bond defaults, mean for investors?

The introduction of new risks into the market, as well as increasingly divergent returns between managers, necessitates a proper investigation of all the choices when allocating assets to interest bearing investments.

Long-term versus short-term approach to investment should not be viewed in isolation says Old Mutual Investment Group

Trust and confidence are at the heart of persuading investors to invest for the long term. This is according to Diane Radley, CEO of Old Mutual Investment Group, who was speaking at the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) conference this week, taking place in Africa for the first time.

US government shutdown likely to increase volatility, but no reason to panic

Many investors were shocked when the US government announced a partial government shutdown at midnight on 30 September, sending home non-essential government employees. While essential services necessary to protect life and property are continuing, all other government services have come to a halt until further notice. How can this happen in the world’s biggest economy, and what are the economic and market implications both globally and locally?