South Africa is at high risk, but not only on the downside
The country is in a position similar to the one it was in before the apartheid system collapsed.
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What Omicron means for South African and international markets
David Rees, senior emerging markets economist: Uncertainty about the virulence of Omicron, its ability to resist vaccination and spread rapidly, among other things, has rocked global financial markets. Those questions will take time […]
What Omicron means for South African and international markets
David Rees, senior emerging markets economist: Uncertainty about the virulence of Omicron, its ability to resist vaccination and spread rapidly, among other things, has rocked global financial markets. Those questions will take time […]
Why private wealth has declined in SA over the past decade
Private wealth in South Africa has declined by 25% over the past decade, but the country still has more than twice as many dollar millionaires as any other African country, according to the […]
Why private wealth has declined in SA over the past decade
Private wealth in South Africa has declined by 25% over the past decade, but the country still has more than twice as many dollar millionaires as any other African country, according to the […]
Where there is a will there is a way forward – Consider the effect of not having one
National Wills Week 2020 takes place from 26 to 30 October. In a recent article, Alex Simeonides, CEO and co-founder of Capital Legacy, indicates that more than 75% of South Africans pass away without […]
South African Crime Stats – Car hijacking shows huge increase
South Africa’s crime levels not only have an impact on individuals, families and communities, it also has serious financial implications, especially on the insurance industry as the increase in crimes lead to an […]
South African Crime Stats – Car hijacking shows huge increase
South Africa’s crime levels not only have an impact on individuals, families and communities, it also has serious financial implications, especially on the insurance industry as the increase in crimes lead to an […]
Insurance Fraud – Part of the South African trifle?
Recent announcements by the President and Minister of Finance conveyed the disgust of South African citizens with the rampant plague of theft and fraud permeating the country. A headline in Daily Maverick Citizen […]
Fintech Vision for South Africa – Progress update and Covid-19 impact
Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) Innovation Hub was launched to respond to changes in the financial sector driven by financial technology (fintech) and to promote responsible innovation in the […]
Fintech Vision for South Africa – Progress update and Covid-19 impact
Earlier this year, the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) Innovation Hub was launched to respond to changes in the financial sector driven by financial technology (fintech) and to promote responsible innovation in the […]
News on property funds – Do we have too many in South Africa, and which global ones fared best?
There are currently 42 funds in the ASISA South Africa real estate general category. According to Patrick Cairns, in a Citywire article, just 15 of those have assets under management (AUM) of more […]
South Africa’s Credit Industry Insights Report – A view of the state of consumer credit
With South Africa in lockdown, many consumers have a lot of questions about their financial well-being and what certain decisions will mean to their future. Questions like “What if I don’t pay my […]
South Africa’s Credit Industry Insights Report – A view of the state of consumer credit
With South Africa in lockdown, many consumers have a lot of questions about their financial well-being and what certain decisions will mean to their future. Questions like “What if I don’t pay my […]
Reintroducing third party insurance – Welcomed by most insurers
About 70% of the approximately 12 million cars on South Africa’s roads are not insured. Insurers have therefore welcomed the government’s proposal, announced in the recent Budget speech, to make third-party insurance compulsory for […]
Future of local investments – Impact of Moody’s downgrade
It was recently announced that South Africa is in its second recession in two years. The question now is what will happen if Moody’s rescinds South Africa’s remaining investment-grade credit rating. How will […]
CIS grows assets to R2.5 trillion – Last quarter shows small net outflow, risk aversion
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) recently released the Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry statistics for the quarter and year ended December 2019. It shows strong net inflows of R123.2 billion for […]
