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Key value drivers in considering retail real estate investments

Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund, discusses the key value drivers you should consider when investing in retail real estate.
Wallace Barnes CA(SA), Analyst ,Steyn Capital Management

Why hedge funds offer a smarter path to uncorrelated returns

According to Wallace Barnes, Steyn Capital Management, diversification of uncorrelated assets within a portfolio significantly reduces its overall volatility without compromising expected returns.
Alungile Gcaza and Stephán Engelbrecht, co-founders of Mazi NextGen with Mazi Asset Management.

The AI revolution in asset management: Navigate the hype and embrace the...

Mazi Asset Management is committed to continuous innovation, exploring new ways to leverage AI to improve our investment process, enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional client service.
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The sirens of the industry

Research has shown that this is what investors trade for the certainty and complexity of “exciting” investments, where good stories persuade us far more...
Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director, Morningstar Investment Management

The difference a year can make

Focus on the fundamentals, remove the emotion and trust the process, writes Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director, Morningstar Investment Management.
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A user’s guide to unemployment statistics

The report is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and details the state of the labour market in the United States (US). The...
Rugby Player Making a Dropped Goal

A consortium, represented by Altvest Capital, submits landmark expression of interest...

A South African-led consortium, including Altvest Capital, 27four, EasyEquities, and RainFin, has formally submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for the management and commercialization of the iconic Springbok brand's commercial rights.
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Top 3 investment megatrends for 2025 identified

The deVere group identifies the three investment megatrends that will dominate 2025.

Outlook 2025: Income, returns and resilience – opportunities in public and...

Johanna Kyrkland, Group Investment Officer at Schroders, suggests that the current economic environment remains favourable for returns. However, she emphasises that diversification is crucial for creating robust portfolios.
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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.
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Vickie Lange, Head: Best Practice, Alexforbes

Second surge of savings pot withdrawals

While the savings pot offers members flexibility to manage financial emergencies, Alexforbes urges retirement fund members to carefully assess the long-term consequences of such withdrawals.
gen z and millennials are quietly disrupting the insurance industry

Gen Z and Millennials are quietly disrupting the insurance industry

A quiet shift is underway in South Africa’s insurance space as younger generations bring new expectations and behaviours to the market, writes Alain Nathan, Divisional Executive: Commercial and Private at GIB.
Institutional Investment Insights 2025

Institutional Investment Insights Conference 2025

This conference is specifically designed for senior pension CIOs, asset/liability specialists, DFM’s, multi managers, family offices and trustees.
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