As the crypto industry reaches almost US$3 trillion (at 31 October 2021) and there are more than 6 000 different cryptocurrencies available, should these assets form part of a long-term diversified portfolio?
Continue readingCan fast-growing markets deliver investors more?
Fast-growing regions should in theory offer investors superior growth opportunities compared to developed markets.
Continue readingChina’s poised for slower economic growth, but it’s not all bad news
Strong economic growth momentum in China during the first half of 2021 has dissipated due to a number of short term headwinds.
Continue readingEnergy reform brings winds of change and some sunshine to SA’s energy market
SA is blessed with an abundance of sunshine and wind. But does this mean that renewable energy is the most efficient solution to load-shedding?
Continue readingWhere to from here? [Charticle]
What could economic growth look like in 2022? This question arises as we potentially head into a postcrisis
era where the COVID pandemic becomes “the flu” and we adapt to living with it.
STANLIB and New GX combine to accelerate township fibre roll-out through a R4.4bn investment platform
STANLIB has invested over R2.4 billion in the Pitje-family-controlled company, New GX, to accelerate the roll-out of digital access across the country.
Continue readingSTANLIB partners with J.P. Morgan Asset Management and creates more access to opportunities
STANLIB announces it’s powerful strategic partnership with the highly-recognised global asset management group, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, which will have a number of direct benefits for clients.
Continue readingPolicy GIGO – Living in a time of Noisy Data
The pandemic and its aftermath have thrust policymakers into dangerous waters. Policymakers are currently sailing through a data fog, in which extremes in data points continue to plague traditional mathematical models.
Continue readingTaking the lead on credit
Tarryn Sankar plays a pivotal role in managing credit in Fixed Income investment team at STANLIB, which is responsible for ensuring that any credit risk clients are exposed to achieves a balance between appropriate risk and reward.
Continue readingGoing for green: opportunities for women to build a sustainable future
The celebration of Women’s Month in SA is a chance for us to reflect on the valuable role of women in our communities, companies, families, and society.
Continue readingWomen inclusivity in numbers
The world is changing and embracing the role of women across many industries and recreational
activities that have historically been male-dominated.
Fashion sashays into the circular economy
The textile industry is one of the most polluting in the world, emitting more CO₂ than aviation and shipping combined. But a leading sports firm is showing a way the sector can embrace radical change.
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