Offshore Assets
17th September 2024
Global and local economies under pressure
2022 continues to be a challenging year for global markets as they grapple with a variety of economic challenges and a potential recession. The year has seen policymakers raising interest rates in an effort to curb inflation and supply shortages continue to hamper growth as one of the consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Considering these and other challenges, how are global and local economies faring under continued pressure?
In this webinar STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings discusses the local and global economic environment and shares his views on what may lie ahead.
Offshore Assets
17th September 2024
Offshore Assets
17th September 2024
Offshore Assets
17th September 2024
Kevin Lings joined Liberty Asset Management, now STANLIB Asset Management, as an economic analyst in 2001. As STANLIB’s Chief Economist, he is responsible for domestic and global economic research and forecasts. Kevin also contributes to STANLIB Asset Management’s asset allocation processes and provides economic research for the Fixed Income and Property teams.
Prior to joining Liberty Asset Management, Kevin was a member of the macroeconomic research team at JP Morgan Chase, where he provided economic research and analysis to the broader asset management industry in South Africa.
Kevin holds an Honours degree in Economics from Wits University, specializing in international and public-sector finance. He is a widely sought-after media commentator and has published several journal articles, both internationally and locally.