The gradual lifting of Covid-19-related restrictions has shifted the focus to economic recovery in all its forms.
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.
Continue readingThe relevance of equity in a balanced fund
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
Continue readingFrom the Dark Days of Spring… to the Brighter Days of Winter
When we look back on 2020’s headline market return in years
to come, it will tell us very little about this extraordinary year.
The Structure of Market Drawdowns: Part II
The structure of market drawdowns is an interesting concept to inform
investment decisions. This is particularly relevant as we continue to grapple with the ongoing temporary slowdowns in economic activity worldwide and protracted market uncertainty.
Green shoots for South Africa’s growth
The South African economy has gone through a difficult time in the last couple of years. It has experienced rising unemployment, persistently low economic growth, rampant corruption, a systematically weakening fiscal position, and a clear lack of policy direction.
Continue readingInvesting for the long term
If you’re investing for the long term, remember to keep your long term in focus.
Continue readingImpact Investing – a catalyst for SA’s growth
In this article, Zeyn Ismail, Head of Investments within STANLIB Credit Alternatives unpacks and highlights why impact investing is relevant in 2020.
Continue readingEconomic lifelines in 2020. How does SA stack up? [Charticle]
A review of stimulus packages in 2020 relative to size of economy
(as a % of GDP)
What might the world look like after COVID-19
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on global health systems, with the subsequent lockdown measures completely disrupting people’s lives. Will these changes represent a turning point in the way society functions?
Continue readingMore Ups than Downs [Charticle]
Sudden and significant market sell-offs such as the one recently experienced may initially be alarming and disconcerting to any investor. However, it is important to keep the following in mind:
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