Local assets
Opportunity knocks in bond markets
In a mere matter of days in mid-June, Ramaphoria was wiped off the face of the rand. Between end-February and mid-June, the rand lost 20% against
24th Jul 2018
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Economics & Markets
Currency seas turn stormy
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24th Jul 2018
Investing perspectives
Aligning your savings time horizon with the best investment options
Over the last 10 years, compensation of public sector employees has become one of the largest components of government spending.
23rd Jul 2018
Economics & Markets
Land expropriation is critical for SA’s future
Land redistribution is a critical and sensitive issue in South Africa, with wide implications for the social, economic and political performance of the country, demanding Government’s urgent attention.
2nd Jul 2018
Investing perspectives
Accessing the global economy using index funds
Demand for low-cost global index funds is growing rapidly as more and more research shows that costs have a dramatic effect on long-term returns.
7th Jun 2018
Investing perspectives
An alternative way to invest in africa
Credit instruments in other African economies can be an attractive option for investors looking to diversify outside SA.
7th Jun 2018
Investing perspectives
Financial assets are critical for wealth accumulation
Global growth has been slowing throughout most of 2019. Share on linkedin Share on facebook Share on twitter Visit STANLIB’s News & Insights page for more
7th Jun 2018
Investing perspectives
Global growth remains robust with some downside risk
Most of the major developed and emerging economies grew relatively strongly in the first quarter of 2018. The growth reflected reasonably low interest rates, elevated levels of business and consumer confidence, and a sustained pick-up in industrial production and global trade.
7th Jun 2018
Investing perspectives
In defence of PACTIVE management
In the active vs passive debate, both sides have valid arguments. The truth lies somewhere in the middle. At STANLIB Multi-Manager we’ve had a BOTH/AND rather than EITHER/OR philosophy for the last decade.
7th Jun 2018
Investing perspectives
New foreign allocation limits for balanced funds
Moving money offshore does not always make sense – despite what many South Africans believe.
7th Jun 2018
Local assets
The outlook for listed property remains positive
Rising US 10-year bond yields and a higher interest rate saw global listed property lose 6% in US dollars in the first quarter of 2018. With the Federal Reserve expected to hike rates at least three more times this year, what will this mean for the global property market? Is the cycle nearing its end or is there still value to be found?
7th Jun 2018
Local assets
How fixed income can add stability
Using fixed income to add stability to investors’ portfolios.
12th Feb 2018