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China deflation

Has China finally slid into a debt/deflation spiral?

Although weaker Chinese domestic demand is causing concern, this may not be the start of a long-term economic depression, writes David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist at Schroders.
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Copper transformed the way the world works before. It’s about to...

Copper is all around us. The metal is both ever-present and invisible in our world. Copper makes reading the words on this screen possible. And...
SA's top economist

SA’s Top Economists

The first prize-giving of the Economist of the Year competition to be held under the auspices of the Bureau of Market Research and Unisa was held in 2022.
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Stockholm Syndrome: the short story of Embracer Group 

James Corkin recounts the story of a recent successful short position in a high-flying gaming company, and how numerous accounting red flags should have been a warning to the company’s devoted supporters ahead of a major stock price collapse.

Advisers’ Next Big Thing

Ring-fencing future revenue takes early tactics and forethought. For advisers, now is the moment to identify the clients of the future and get them onto the books, says Deon Theunis, Head of Intermediary Support, Sanlam Risk & Savings
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Big tech turnaround: What’s behind the recovery?

After dominating stock market returns amid the Covid pandemic, the household names of the US tech sector endured a miserable 2022. In recent months the tables have turned once again, says Kondi Nkosi, South Africa Country Head at Schroders.
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Where do we stand now?

The current pace at which the Federal Reserve has increased rates is the fastest it has been in history says, Hannes Viljoen, CFA, CFP®, CEO and Head of Investments, Kudala Wealth
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Construction hotspots

Infrastructure, renewable energy and hospitality are driving renewed growth in the African construction sector. By John Young
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High-net-worth sector rife with opportunity

Wealth management is an ever-changing industry and the businesses and advisers that are adaptable enough to these changes are far better positioned to provide clients with the best advice to manage their wealth, writes Eugene Taljaard, Regional Manager at Momentum Wealth International.

How ESG missteps impact future performance

Research supports the view that companies that neglect stakeholders pose greater risks to investors. In this article, Katherine Davidson, Portfolio Manager and Global Sector Specialist at Schroders, expounds on the research and emphasises why 'corporate karma' is crucial for your investment returns.
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A guide to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Managers in South Africa

The 2025 Blue Chip Hedge Fund Guide is the launch edition of a special annual supplement designed to provide useful information to the South African financial planning community on these investment vehicles.

What the Global AI in Financial Planning report really tells us

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) recently released its global research report on how AI is being adopted in the financial planning profession.
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Your goals matter – find out how they help shape your investments

What are investments and what can they do for me on my journey to financial confidence? Sherwin Govender, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam, offers some answers, by looking at the purpose and goals of investing.
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