Leading the way to pan-Africanism
Absa Index and Structured Solutions sits within Global Markets in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa and is fundamental in the group’s objective of being a leading pan-African bank. Blue Chip caught up with Fundi Pikashe, CFP®, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa.
Client confidence beyond the wrapper: engaging investors on investment safety
According to Vuyo Nogantshi, Head
of Distribution: Index and Structured Solutions, Absa Group, financial planners need to demystify an increasingly complex array of products in today’s investment landscape.
Absa fund-linked solutions: bringing more efficiency to the Efficient Frontier
In the field of investment portfolio construction, the Efficient Frontier is a vital concept that aids investors in optimising their portfolios. Adam Reeves from Absa believes that Absa's FLS strategies will enhance investors' investment outcomes.
Best of both worlds
Absa’s range of structured solutions offers an attractive mix of capital protection and access to various asset class exposures. Fundiswa Pikashe of Absa Corporate and Investment Banking answers how they work, and what role they could play in your clients’ investment portfolios.
A case for precious metals
According to Michael Mgwaba, Head of Exchange Traded Products at ABSA, traditional asset classes have historically helped advisors achieve satisfactory results in portfolio construction for their clients; however, our view is that there is time to consider inclusion of precious metals for the retail clients to improve risk adjusted returns.
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