Offshore investments vs offshore endowments
When investing directly offshore in foreign currency instead of rands, there are generally two options to consider on an offshore investment platform, says Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Investments.
Global model portfolios for your advice practice
The new Equilibrium global model portfolios, sub-managed by our London based investment business, Momentum Global Investment Management (MGIM), gives South African investors access to a diversified range of global opportunities across a broad range of asset classes, countries, companies, currencies, and market sectors.
Revived infrastructure spending will make for safer roads
Government’s recent pledges to begin the procurement of services in extensive new build and upgrading of road infrastructure offers a glimmer of hope to businesses in the transport and construction industries.
A mandate designed for conservative global investors
With the support from higher rates, a conservative multi-asset class fund is an even more compelling option, says Coronation
The complexities facing investors (and asset managers)
Long gone are the days when asset managers became famous for managing balanced funds comprising 60% equities and 40% fixed income.
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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SA’s Top Economists
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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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