Old Mutual reports double-digit growth in gross flows
The group’s latest trading update discloses a 19% surge in gross flows and a rebound in net client cash flows.
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Sanlam sees strong growth across all business lines
The group’s new business volumes in life insurance grew by 12%, while net operational earnings rose by 17%.
Preparing retirement funds for an uncertain future: embracing change, ESG, and emerging trends
Carina Wessels of Alexforbes discusses the urgent need for retirement funds to ‘learn forward as they lean forward’ to ensure long-term sustainability and relevance.
Cautious investors pivot to domestic assets as rand strengthens post-election
The stronger rand has shifted the focus back to domestic equities and property. Managers leaning into local value and shedding expensive offshore assets are reaping the rewards of this pivot.
Unit trust outflows hit R6bn, but market performance pushes AUM higher
Jittery investors continue to forego the benefits of remaining invested in equity portfolios over the long term.
Opportunities and challenges: women’s path to leadership in financial services
PSG executives Wendy Myers, Anet Ahern, and Karen Rimmer draw on their own experience to provide advice on how women can climb the corporate ladder.
Alexforbes reports 16% asset surge, announces special dividend
Alexforbes is focusing on individual consulting as its main growth area, with in-fund asset flows of R3.5 billion for the year.
Sygnia grows assets under management despite net outflows doubling
Introducing prescribed assets for retirement funds won’t solve South Africa’s solvency problems, directors say.
Fairtree wins South African Manager of the Year award
The full list of winners at this year’s Raging Bull Awards ceremony.
