
The rising cost of money
South Africa’s debt outlook is improving, according to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. But what could higher borrowing costs globally mean for local households, businesses and the public purse?

South Africa’s debt outlook is improving, according to the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. But what could higher borrowing costs globally mean for local households, businesses and the public purse?

Expanding access to private assets could broaden investment and funding options, but South Africa must grapple with valuation, liquidity, data, and regulatory challenges.