Post-election | Economic outlook: What lies ahead for South Africa?
What are the implications for South Africa’s reform agenda, and government’s appetite to partner with the private sector in the
Read our morning market commentary to stay informed about local and offshore market moves.
What are the implications for South Africa’s reform agenda, and government’s appetite to partner with the private sector in the
South Africa appears to be moving into a better space, with our currency and equity markets strengthening in recent days.
South African investors have experienced a reduction in returns from traditional balanced funds over the last few years, with the
A fundamental research-driven approach to active global equities management.
Despite sustained high interest rates, the US economy continues to outperform. The GDP growth estimate for 2024 was revised higher
The energy transition has potential for far greater impact than switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy to cut down
South African REITs have performed poorly for investors over the last five years. Even after its recent rally, the SA
Despite a surge in bond prices towards the end of 2023, we retain a positive outlook on US government bonds
What are the implications for South Africa’s reform agenda, and government’s appetite to partner with the private sector in the
South Africa appears to be moving into a better space, with our currency and equity markets strengthening in recent days.
Despite sustained high interest rates, the US economy continues to outperform. The GDP growth estimate for 2024 was revised higher
Against a backdrop of formidable economic challenges, SA’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, unveiled his third National Budget for 2024.
This year’s medium term budget policy statement (MTBPS) was presented in a domestic environment of low economic growth.
The simple answer is yes. It would not be the first emerging market to do so. Globally, central banks have
Markets and economies have proved resilient so far this year in the face of rising interest rates, and investors are
Could the United States decide to impose sanctions on South Africa based on our ties with Russia?’
The energy transition has potential for far greater impact than switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy to cut down
South African REITs have performed poorly for investors over the last five years. Even after its recent rally, the SA
Despite a surge in bond prices towards the end of 2023, we retain a positive outlook on US government bonds
The foundations of portfolio risk never change, but risk management practices have evolved over time to incorporate the latest technology
2023: A rollercoaster for investors. From Fed rate hikes to real estate woes, the year unfolded unpredictably. A shift in
Listed property has weathered a perfect storm over the last four years.
South African townships buzz with an informal economy, unseen in official data but booming, nonetheless. “Spaza shops,” street vendors, barbers,
STANLIB Deputy head of Fixed Income explains the factors contributing to the bond market’s response and why we can expect
South African investors have experienced a reduction in returns from traditional balanced funds over the last few years, with the
A fundamental research-driven approach to active global equities management.
US residential real estate has been on a tear for the last five years, beating global equities and significantly outperforming
STANLIB has partnered with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to create an offshore equity fund that offers SA investors a
Following a global wave of inflation and the steepest rate hiking cycle in memory, global bond yields are at levels
As we enter the second quarter, we expect China’s economy to continue to be supported by its Covid reopening, but
In this webinar, Michael Bell, Global Market Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Caroline Keen, Portfolio Manager within the
To help ensure investors are well prepared, we look at the scale of the challenge, the best strategies to achieve
In this webinar, Kevin Lings and Warren Buhai, share their views on what investors can expect in 2023 and beyond.
As we prepare to leave the market upheavals of 2022 behind, it is time to consider what lies beyond.
In this webinar STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings discusses the local and global economic environment and shares his views on
Asset managers navigated a tough environment over the last two years as the pandemic led to worldwide economic shutdowns and
Financial markets will have to contend with more uncertainty and volatility this year, as major central banks take the lead
Asset managers navigated a tough environment over the last two years as the pandemic led to worldwide economic shutdowns and
Asset managers navigated a tough environment over the last two years as the pandemic led to worldwide economic shutdowns and
In this webinar, STANLIB’s Head of Fixed Income, Victor Mphaphuli, explores the benefits of investing in SA’s listed property market
South African investors have experienced a reduction in returns from traditional balanced funds over the last few years, with the
A fundamental research-driven approach to active global equities management.
2024 Long-term Capital Market Assumptions: Building smarter portfolios for a world in transition.
STANLIB has partnered with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to create an offshore equity fund that offers SA investors a
The outlook for fixed income remains volatile but we are at the turn in the rate cycle. The party will
Markets and economies have proved resilient so far this year in the face of rising interest rates, and investors are
South African investors have experienced a reduction in returns from traditional balanced funds over the last few years, with the
Income funds offer good risk-adjusted returns with lower volatility than other asset classes, especially in times of macroeconomic uncertainty. In
Over the past seven days, there’s been a range of important economic data releases, both local and international. Find out
Catch up with economic and market developments over the past week. Kevin Lings also discusses SA’s latest inflation data and
Kevin Lings discusses SARB’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 8.25%, with the MPC indicating that the risks to
This week, we give you a comprehensive economic overview with more information on oil prices, SA private sector credit growth,
This week, we give you a comprehensive economic overview with more information on oil prices, SA private sector credit growth,
This week, we give you a comprehensive economic overview with more information on oil prices, SA private sector credit growth,
This week, we give you a comprehensive economic overview with more information on oil prices, SA private sector credit growth,
This week, we give you a comprehensive economic overview with more information on oil prices, SA private sector credit growth,
STANLIB Infrastructure Investments, through the STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II, has joined hands with two long-standing and well-established partners to create
STANLIB is launches the STANLIB Khanyisa Energy Transition Fund. The objective of the fund is to mobilise much needed capital
STANLIB has launched a new fund, the STANLIB Corporate Enhanced Yield Fund, in response to demand from SA’s corporate treasuries
STANLIB, together with group companies, Standard Bank (SBK) and Liberty, are taking an ambitious leap forward to help the energy
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has provided the STANLIB Infrastructure Fund of Funds, managed by STANLIB Asset
The much anticipated Two-Pot Retirement System is scheduled to take effect on 1 March 2024. This represents a significant change
Johannesburg, 7 August 2023: STANLIB Asset Management, a leading South African investor in sustainable infrastructure, has today announced the acquisition
STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II, which invests in a broad range of infrastructure-related investments, including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, transportation infrastructure
The skies are darkening over the global economy as we approach the halfway point of the year. Although there are signs that inflation is cooling, the stress in the banking sector has increased the risk of a US recession, the war in Ukraine still threatens broader geopolitical tensions and China’s post-reopening economic surge in Q1 is already losing momentum.