Will African mergers and acquisitions be affected by more regulation?
New regional and continental competition regulators have been established. Is this good for M&A or a cause for concern, ask Daryl Dingley, Partner, Gina Lodolo, Associate, and Elisha Bhugwandeen,
Knowledge Lawyer at Webber Wentzel?
The clock is ticking on Trump’s red sweep
With the US mid-term elections coming up in 2026, Maarten Ackerman, Citadel Chief Economist and Advisory Partner, unpacks Trump’s policies and looks at why the clock may be ticking on his current red sweep.
A shift up and to the left
By understanding their unique strategies and regulated nature, investors can leverage the true potential of hedge funds to achieve higher returns while effectively managing risk, writes Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager,
Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager,
Mazi Asset Management.
South Africa’s Q1 GDP: A marginal win, but still a long...
South Africa's first-quarter GDP growth remained sluggish at 0.1%, narrowly exceeding market forecasts of a 0.1% contraction. Despite this slight improvement, Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist and Advisory Partner at Citadel, cautioned that the uptick is "not something to celebrate," emphasising that the economy continues to struggle with an extended period of low growth.
US election provides both red flag and pat on the back for...
Helen Macdonald states that the 2024 election results in South Africa were met with widespread optimism and showcased South Africa’s robust and innovative electoral and legal system. However, we should also view the 2024 Trump victory in the US as a red flag.
Economist of the Year
The winner of the 2023 competition is Ms Elize Kruger, an independent economist. Ms Kruger has nearly three decades of experience in both macro and microeconomic analyses and forecasts. She has worked in the financial, health, transport and energy sectors
Informing business and investment decisions
The BMR / Unisa Economist of the Year Competition takes centre stage in economic thinking and growth projections
Six reasons for a strategic active approach to investing in China
Andrew Rymer, Senior Strategist, Schroders, shares six reasons for a strategic approach to investing in China.
Small business can do the business in Africa
Several economic analysts and financial sector experts have identified Africa as the next frontier for growth and development. Currently, the continent has the youngest...
Could smaller companies have a bright spot despite a gloomy environment?
While it’s important to be mindful that investment performance can be hit by increasing the allocation to smaller companies too early, it’s prudent to ensure you have a seat at the table to avoid missing out on small-cap performance, which often arrives suddenly writes Nkosi Kondi, Country Head South Africa, Schroders.
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FPi celebrates excellence and the future of financial planning at 2026 Gala Dinner
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPi) celebrated excellence and the people helping shape the future of financial planning at its annual Gala Dinner in Cape Town on Wednesday 7 October 2026, as part of the FPi Professionals Convention.
Helping clients turn wealth into lasting impact: The role of advisers in legacy giving
Christel House South Africa is launching its Legacy Giving Programme at two breakfast events in Johannesburg and Cape Town this October.
How enhanced indexing is redefining quantitative investing
For investors, the debate between passive and active management has often been framed as a binary choice writes Florbela Yates, Managing Director, Equilibrium.
From scribes to software
What changes, what endures and why AI is different, asks Francois du Toit, Founder and Director, PROpulsion.
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