Industry outlines priorities to address liquidity and access in SA capital markets
Listings reform, settlement changes, retail participation, and infrastructure upgrades feature as ways to strengthen market depth and competitiveness.
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Regulation must adapt to a more complex financial system, says Kamlana
Unathi Kamlana says regulation must evolve with a more complex, technology-driven financial sector, with greater focus on accountability and customer outcomes.
Retail hedge funds overtake qualified investor funds as industry hits R216bn
Retail investors are increasingly shaping South Africa’s hedge fund industry, driving inflows and pushing retail portfolios into the lead for the first time.
OUTsurance expands trading options with A2X secondary listing
OUTsurance will join South Africa’s alternative exchange from January, giving shareholders an additional platform to trade its shares with lower fees and extra liquidity, says A2X CEO Kevin Brady.
Countdown to JIBAR cessation: SARB urges market to step up transition to ZARONIA
South Africa’s financial markets brace for the end of Jibar as SARB signals a major shift toward the more transparent, transaction-based ZARONIA benchmark.
Delisting restores SA’s credibility, but major repricing unlikely
Analysts say sustained capital inflows will depend on continued reform, enforcement, and the wider global backdrop.
SARB ramps up 3% inflation goal – Godongwana insists on due process
The Reserve Bank’s repo rate cut by 25bps to 7% signals the start of a more accommodative cycle as inflation remains firmly under control.
From the GFC to Trump’s tariffs: what lessons can retirees learn from crises?
An analysis of five retirement investment scenarios highlights how different responses to market crises can affect long-term outcomes.
Risk ON: Why I turned bullish on stocks
Investors witnessed a sharp correction in major stock indexes after Trump imposed tariffs. An analysis of the S&P 500 PE trendline notes the re-rating potential of growth sectors that have slid into value territory.
The rand: more than meets the eye
Ahead of South Africa’s election, foreign asset managers increased their exposure as the 10-year bond yield gap reached 8%. Recent fluctuations, driven by speculative futures and options trading underscore the complex forces at play behind the rand’s performance.
Revised draft standard for disclosure of short sales open for comment
The new draft introduces a phased approach, initially focusing on positional reporting to overcome challenges identified in earlier consultations and to enhance oversight of short selling.
Tariffs & markets | Why I’m increasing my risk budget
Market movements since Donald Trump’s inauguration are drawing comparisons with the 2018/19 trade war. With a 10% loss already, another 10% dip could be on the horizon if the economic fallout worsens.
Trump’s on-off tariffs drive market volatility
Economic experts warn that the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s escalating tariffs is driving significant market fluctuations.
Rand wobbles, markets react – but Budget delay isn’t a crisis (yet)
Financial planners weigh in on the fallout and why investors should stay calm.
Insurance sector proves resilient amid global uncertainty
Industry leaders at the IAIS annual conference unpack key risks facing the global insurance market, including the impacts of rising interest rates, geopolitical threats, and the growing role of AI.
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.
SA credit rating upgrade is on the cards – not investment grade yet
The rating upgrade is likely to have profound implications for investment portfolios.
