The SAVCA 2025 survey shows PE firms powering ahead with R26.6bn in investments, resilient portfolio growth, and a stronger focus on infrastructure, ESG, and transformation despite tougher fundraising conditions.
IRFA president Geraldine Fowler calls on retirement funds to invest for impact, strengthen operations, and shape reforms, stressing their power to drive both financial security and societal change.
Santam’s Thabiso Rulashe on how insurers are adapting to stay resilient – and profitable – in an era of rising risks.
Despite high voluntary disclosure, challenges such as resource constraints and complex standards highlight the need for government-led guidance and skills development.
A new partnership between the FSCA and IFC signals a clear intent by regulators to align corporate disclosure rules with global sustainability standards.
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.
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.
Alexforbes’ latest annual Manager Watch Survey also shows the trend of increasing allocations to multi-managers.
Unathi Kamlana says the Authority will support the integration of advanced technologies and strengthen frameworks for consumer protection, cyber resilience, and financial inclusion.
A survey indicates that while a majority of investment providers incorporate ESG considerations, hurdles such as inconsistent ratings and greenwashing remain.
With a focus on financial inclusion, digital transformation, and food security, SPEF II aims to drive impactful investments in underserved sectors.
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.
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.
The Companies Amendment Bills impose crucial changes to remuneration disclosure and shareholder approval that trustees must integrate into their governance practices.
Citadel unpacks currency fluctuation dynamics and how the rand is impacted by global and local events and indicators.
The FSCA is taking a number of steps to encourage retirement funds to invest in green and other ESG investments.
The SA Reserve Bank will shortly issue a draft sketching an ESG disclosure framework for the financial services organisations that it supervises.
