ASISA rejects proposed ‘dualistic nature’ of CIS portfolios
ASISA warns that reclassifying collective investment scheme portfolios as profit-making schemes will undermine years of established investment policy.
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Record R35.25bn outflow marks cautious year for South Africa’s CIS market
Reinvested income and strong interest-bearing portfolio performance led to net inflows of R85.82 billion in 2024.
Revised unit trust fund classifications: early impact in focus
The new SA Multi Asset SA High Equity category is expected to gain traction over time, despite slower uptake in the early stages.
Budget 2025: can debt stability lay the foundation for growth?
With South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 75.1%, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough balancing act – can his Budget Speech reassure investors and spark economic growth?
Tax collections miss forecasts – will taxpayers bear the burden?
A dip in corporate and VAT revenues has left a R10bn hole in expected tax collections. As the Budget approaches, Treasury faces a difficult balancing act.
AMETFs: the new ‘powerhouse’ for diversified portfolios and tax-free savings
Financial advisers can diversify model portfolios with AMETFs, combining actively managed funds, equities, and passive products, while potentially qualifying for tax-free savings accounts without performance fees.
Proposals for stricter guidelines for foreign collective investment schemes
The updated guidelines focus on investor protection, derivatives usage, and strict reporting measures.
CIS industry sees R42.3bn in net inflows as investor confidence rebounds
Assets under management grew to a R3.8 trillion, up 13.7% year-on-year, supported by strong equity market performance.
Treasury proposes new framework to regulate hedge funds outside CIS
The proposal is for hedge funds to be subject to a different tax regime, potentially removing the ‘revenue versus capital distinction’ that causes tax uncertainty.
Life insurers, investment companies report a 46% surge in fraud and dishonesty
The industry lost at least R175.9 million last year but prevented losses of R1.5 billion through enhanced detection efforts, says ASISA.
New era for Raging Bull Awards as passive funds join the line-up
This is one of the significant changes to the eligibility criteria.
ASISA says revised classification standard will make unit trust comparisons easier
The higher offshore investment limit necessitated a review of the standard.
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.
Profile releases rules for new unit trust awards
The highest Total Expense Ratio for each qualifying retail fund will be used for the performance calculations
Profile to launch new unit trust award after ending relationship with Personal Finance
Independent Media says the Raging Bull Awards will continue with a new data provider.
Investors reap the rewards of staying the course in (global) equities
Excluding reinvestments, the local CIS industry experienced net outflows in the year and the quarter to the end of March 2024.
CIS managers warned against breaching the portfolio exposure limits
The exceptions to the exposure limits do not apply when the limits are breached because distributions are re-invested, the FSCA says.
