
A ‘new’ world order that looks a lot like the old one
For investors, geopolitics is no longer background noise. It is a core driver of supply chains, inflation, and sovereign risk premia, says Momentum’s Sanisha Packirisamy.

For investors, geopolitics is no longer background noise. It is a core driver of supply chains, inflation, and sovereign risk premia, says Momentum’s Sanisha Packirisamy.

South Africa’s removal from the EU’s high-risk list eases regulatory friction, but economists caution that rebuilding investor confidence will be gradual.

The Institute for International Tax and Finance says the latest exchange control changes could discourage foreign investors and add red tape for non-residents.

Analysts say sustained capital inflows will depend on continued reform, enforcement, and the wider global backdrop.