Majority back mandatory sustainability reporting, but few feel ready
Despite high voluntary disclosure, challenges such as resource constraints and complex standards highlight the need for government-led guidance and skills development.
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SA edges closer to mandatory sustainability reporting under global ISSB standards
A new partnership between the FSCA and IFC signals a clear intent by regulators to align corporate disclosure rules with global sustainability standards.
Strengthening South Africa’s sustainable finance framework
The FSCA’s Sustainable Finance Programme seeks to harmonise local markets with global ESG standards – focusing on taxonomy, disclosure, reporting and investor education to bolster climate resilience.
Under pressure: navigating the financial regulatory heat in 2025
Financial institutions that proactively embed governance, technology, and culture to meet evolving regulatory standards will not only avoid penalties but also strengthen credibility, build resilience, and drive long term value.
Survey highlights the role of BEE in shaping retirement fund investments
Alexforbes’ latest annual Manager Watch Survey also shows the trend of increasing allocations to multi-managers.
FSCA discloses approach to regulating a rapidly changing financial sector
Unathi Kamlana says the Authority will support the integration of advanced technologies and strengthen frameworks for consumer protection, cyber resilience, and financial inclusion.
FSCA ponders regulatory enhancements for ESG investing
A survey indicates that while a majority of investment providers incorporate ESG considerations, hurdles such as inconsistent ratings and greenwashing remain.
Summit Africa secures $20 million anchor investment for second private equity fund
With a focus on financial inclusion, digital transformation, and food security, SPEF II aims to drive impactful investments in underserved sectors.
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.
Private equity fundraising in southern Africa hits 13-year high
The 2024 Private Equity Industry Survey shows a dramatic increase in the proportion of investments by firms with funds under management of over R5 billion.
Why retirement fund trustees should pay attention to the newly signed Companies Amendment Bills
The Companies Amendment Bills impose crucial changes to remuneration disclosure and shareholder approval that trustees must integrate into their governance practices.
AI, digital currencies, and ESG are shaping currency trading strategies
Citadel unpacks currency fluctuation dynamics and how the rand is impacted by global and local events and indicators.
Regulators encourage ESG investments in the financial services industry
The FSCA is taking a number of steps to encourage retirement funds to invest in green and other ESG investments.
ESG disclosure framework in the pipeline for financial services companies
The SA Reserve Bank will shortly issue a draft sketching an ESG disclosure framework for the financial services organisations that it supervises.
Emerging markets guru Mark Mobius on … everything
Mark Mobius, founder of Mobius Capital Partners and former chairperson of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, is widely credited with having established emerging markets as an asset class. Mobius had virtual “fire-side chat” with […]
‘Most SA investors see environmental and social issues as important’
The global pandemic has sharpened South African investors’ focus on environmental and social issues, amid calls for greater sustainability-focused performance data, according to the Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS) 2021. The annual GIS […]
‘Most SA investors see environmental and social issues as important’
The global pandemic has sharpened South African investors’ focus on environmental and social issues, amid calls for greater sustainability-focused performance data, according to the Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS) 2021. The annual GIS […]
