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Now is the moment for active investment management to prove its value

Now is the moment for active investment management to prove its value

19 March 2025 | General

Much is said about the decline of active investing; far less is said about the risks and shortfalls of a passive investment approach. Today’s markets could deliver the wake-up call.

CPI for February 2025

CPI for February 2025

19 March 2025 | Economy

The consumer price index rose by 3.2% compared to the previous year, remaining unchanged from January 2025.

CIS investors feel the pinch as SA economy falters

CIS investors feel the pinch as SA economy falters

19 March 2025 | Economy

Economic growth and business and household confidence are closely correlated with investment flows to and from South Africa’s collective investment schemes (CIS) industry. All else being equal periods of lacklustre economic growth and negative investor sentiment coincide with fund outflows whereas buoyant growth and rising confidence leads to funds pouring in

Food sector overview: Winter does not last forever

Food sector overview: Winter does not last forever

18 March 2025 | Economy

Improving GDP growth, interest rate cuts and withdrawals from the two-pot savings system should support consumption and food sector volumes. The recovery in Food Producers’ margins and earnings will be aided by subdued commodity price inflation remains.

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Investing offshore - What you need to know

Investing offshore - What you need to know

18 March 2025 | General
Winds of change

Winds of change

18 March 2025 | General
Private investment will be key to delivering South Africa’s trillion-rand infrastructure package

Private investment will be key to delivering South Africa’s trillion-rand infrastructure package

17 March 2025 | General
How fixed income investors should manage downside risks while targeting high real yields

How fixed income investors should manage downside risks while targeting high real yields

17 March 2025 | General
Understanding the J-Curve and measuring returns in private markets

Understanding the J-Curve and measuring returns in private markets

17 March 2025 | General
Forecasting has always been hard - but with Trump it’s almost impossible

Forecasting has always been hard - but with Trump it’s almost impossible

14 March 2025 | General
How to start investing with limited income

How to start investing with limited income

14 March 2025 | General
Beware of unqualified “finfluencers” and social media investment scams

Beware of unqualified “finfluencers” and social media investment scams

11 March 2025 | General