A faster vaccine roll-out will bring significant positive results to our health, livelihoods and economic recovery.
Continue readingInterim Results 2021
STANLIB delivered another consistent performance for the year to June 2021 when it reported its financial results today as part of the Liberty Holdings group. STANLIB remains financially resilient and well positioned to deliver on its strategic long-term goals.
Continue readingFinding income, growth and protection of capital during unusual times
In a world of uncertainty, rising inflation, low interest rates, high liquidity and rising government debt – how do we generate income growth and capital protection from our multi-asset income fund?
Continue readingWhy are local equities surging when the economy is spluttering?
South African equity market composition has shifted over time, becoming dominated by Multi-National and Resources company shares and therefore driven by global business cycles
Continue readingAre we creatures of habit? [Charticle]
Consumer behaviour has changed. It would appear as though the sudden outbreak of a pandemic provided a catalyst for consumers to try something new.
Continue readingHas the pandemic induced a new commodity super cycle?
Since COVID-19-related lockdowns became widespread globally in Q1 2020, bottlenecks have developed in various supply chains, including most commodity markets, to varying degrees.
Continue readingGlobal trade’s remarkable recovery
Global trade represents approximately 30% of global GDP. The world’s economic performance, especially global industrial production, is closely linked to the performance of global trade.
Continue readingAdapting to new dynamics in managing credit risk as we move through a recovery
The gradual lifting of Covid-19-related restrictions has shifted the focus to economic recovery in all its forms.
Continue readingOptimism, growth and good policy
This year, “inflation” is one of the words most bandied about in markets. For some investors it is a concern, and for others it represents an opportunity.
Continue readingSA’s tech and health care businesses play pivotal role in driving growth
STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, highlights the need to multiply public-private partnerships to accelerate SA’s economic growth and generate employment and income.
Continue readingWill lower systemic growth and inflation become the norm once again?
This year, “inflation” is one of the words most bandied about in markets. For some investors it is a concern, and for others it represents an opportunity.
Continue readingThe rise of the virtual office: what does this mean for SA property?
Demand for office space has fallen as people embrace the cost-efficient and time-saving benefits of a flexible work model.
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