A diversified multi-asset portfolio is an effective way to manage investment and market risks. Funds use a portfolio benchmark to establish expectations and provide a ‘neutral’ position for taking investment risk.
Continue readingWhere’s your rand going to throw its weight?
Despite the significant rand weakness over the past two years, we still do not foresee near-term conditions as being rand supportive.
Continue readingSTANLIB Infrastructure Fund of Funds secures R2 billion debt facility to accelerate dealmaking
Standard Bank is proud to announce that it has provided the STANLIB Infrastructure Fund of Funds, managed by STANLIB Asset Management, with a revolving credit facility solution to fund future infrastructure and sustainable energy investments.
Continue readingThe Two-Pot retirement system
The much anticipated Two-Pot Retirement System is scheduled to take effect on 1 March 2024. This represents a significant change to the retirement savings landscape which is vital for advisers to understand.
Continue readingSTANLIB Asset Management acquires a majority interest in renewable energy solutions specialist Solareff and its subsidiary, GridCars
Johannesburg, 7 August 2023: STANLIB Asset Management, a leading South African investor in sustainable infrastructure, has today announced the acquisition of a controlling equity interest in Solareff, through its STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II. Closing of the transaction remains subject to obtaining the relevant regulatory approvals.
Continue readingThe trees are thinning, but we’re not out of the woods yet
STANLIB Multi-Strategy is moving away from the defensive position it adopted in 2022. Our focus is on building portfolios that are able to deliver risk-adjusted returns, but with appropriate downside protection.
Continue readingSTANLIB Infrastructure Fund II finalises acquisition of 60% equity stake in Upington Solar
STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II, which invests in a broad range of infrastructure-related investments, including renewable energy, digital infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and logistics, has concluded its acquisition of a majority stake in the 258 MW Upington Solar Power complex.
Continue readingAbsolute Return Funds: A rare balance of growth and risk
An article published on Citywire noted that in recent times the ‘Absolute Return’ funds available to South African institutional investors have largely failed to achieve their CPI-related performance targets.
Continue readingSilicon Valley Bank and global banking uncertainty
Fifteen years after the Global Financial Crisis banks may be better capitalised but they are clearly still a source of risk for the world.
Continue readingSTANLIB selects BlackRock’s Aladdin enterprise to drive growth investment
South African Asset Manager STANLIB selects BlackRock’s Aladdin enterprise investment management technology to drive transformational growth.
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