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Policy 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.

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.

2021 COVID-19 Economics Standpoint STANLIB

Going 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.

2021 Charticle COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

Women 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.

2021 Charticle COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

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.

2021 COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

South Africa’s economy needs a swift vaccination roll-out

A faster vaccine roll-out will bring significant positive results to our health, livelihoods and economic recovery.

2021 Charticle COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

Are 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.

2021 Charticle COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

Has 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.

2021 COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

Global 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.

2021 COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

Adapting 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.

2021 COVID-19 Standpoint STANLIB

The 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.

2021 COVID-19 Listed Property Nesi Chetty Standpoint STANLIB

The relevance of equity in a balanced fund

Consumer spending changes are influencing business models and earnings growth

The asset allocation decision within a balanced fund, largely based on the well-known and not always appreciated, concept of understanding the relationship between risk and reward

2021 Balanced COVID-19 Equity Standpoint STANLIB