According to the World Bank, global growth is expected to slow from 5.5% in 2021 to 4.1% in 2022 and 3.2% in 2023, as pent-up demand dissipates and fiscal and monetary support is unwound across the world.
Continue readingFixed income funds: Looking ahead into 2022
Asset managers navigated a tough environment over the last two years as the pandemic led to worldwide economic shutdowns and the market grappled with inflationary pressure which prompted interest rate hikes in a few regions, including SA.
Continue readingQ&A: Where to from here with Cryptoassets?
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.
Taking 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 readingWhat will it take to become the 46th US President of the USA? [INFOGRAPHIC]
The outcome of the US election will impact markets around the world. But the process is not well understood outside of the US. So, what does it take to win?
Continue reading10 Factors that could change economies and markets forever [INFOGRAPHIC]
COVID-19 could fundamentally reshape consumer and corporate behaviour as well as financial markets as we know it. Pauline Grange from Columbia Threadneedle highlights the 10 factors that can contribute to this change in this infographic.
Continue readingEconomic update – A shifting global economy
In this live-recorded webinar STANLIB’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, provides a brief update on recent economic developments across the globe and in South Africa.
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