By the end of 2022, STANLIB’s South African clients and advisers will enjoy the first fruits of the company’s significant investment in world-class technology. Through these investments, STANLIB’s online unit trust portal will be redesigned to revitalise and enhance the experience we offer clients and advisers.
Continue readingAchieving net zero: The path to a carbon-neutral world
To help ensure investors are well prepared, we look at the scale of the challenge, the best strategies to achieve net zero, the options for
policymakers and the key investment considerations for the transition ahead.
Why should an ordinary South African care about the possibility of SA being greylisted by the global AML/CFT watchdog in a few months’ time?
The unwelcome news about the probability of SA being greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February 2023 should be of grave concern to an ordinary South African.
Continue readingEquities have sold off while companies are making record margins. Should we buy?
Excessive pandemic-related monetary and fiscal stimulus boosted the profit margins of developed market equities to record levels.
Continue readingVolatility Matters: More an investor’s friend than foe
Investors looking for smoother yet optimal return outcomes, even during times of market stress, could benefit from tactical volatility targeting strategies.
Continue readingESG investing in China: Considerations for sustainable portfolios
With the Chinese economy maturing and personal incomes rising rapidly, China is fast becoming the world’s biggest consumer market.
Continue readingGrowing Wealth in the Age of Data
Over the last century, the rate of technological progress has far outpaced any period prior in human history, and we find ourselves in the midst of incredible change.
Continue readingDriving growth for our clients, advisers and employees
STANLIB is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, which is a poignant moment to reflect on our purpose, our past and our commitment to build a progressive investment management firm.
Continue readingMeet the Manager – Vanessa Mathebula
In this edition of STANDPOINT, we meet Vanessa Mathebula. Vanessa is a quantitative analyst in the Index Investments team at STANLIB, which she joined four months ago from Prescient Investment Management. Vanessa is not only skilled with numbers and data, she’s also passionate about health and well-being and specifically physical fitness.
Continue readingTaking stock of the South African economy mid-way through 2022
South Africa finds itself in a precarious position. Over the past two years a wide range of global developments have had a largely adverse impact on South Africa’s macroeconomic environment.
Continue readingTime in the markets [Charticle]
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Continue readingUnlocking South Africa’s tourism potential requires a more responsive government
SA’s tourism industry represents a major growth opportunity, and the sector has the ability to add significant employment, given its high level of labour intensity.
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