Coronation grows AUM 14% as outperformance trumps local headwinds
The asset manager lifted revenue by 10%, but headline EPS declined year-on-year once the prior period’s R561m SARS tax recovery fell away.
Transformation
ASISA report: ownership gains, management equity lags, new targets raise pressure
The misalignment between the FSC benchmarks and stricter government employment equity targets is set to increase the transformation pressure on life offices and asset managers.
How COFI will affect the retirement funds industry
COFI replaces the registration model with a conduct-focused licensing regime for retirement funds – a step that will raise governance, fit-and-proper checks and public disclosure requirements across the sector.
Southern Africa’s private equity defies fundraising slump with record deals
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.
Equity targets spark fears of ‘unjust’ penalties for employers
The DA’s court challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act highlights not only constitutional questions but also the risk that inflexible sectoral targets and under-resourced bureaucracy will penalise even deserving employers.
MPs push for deeper financial sector transformation
The Finance and the Trade and Industry committees will engage with roleplayers from across the sector before finalising a report that will be tabled in Parliament.
Major banks to explain lending practices to parliamentary committees
MPs also want to meet with the FSCA to discuss banking-relating issues, including credit policies, fees, and client confidentiality.
Life offices and asset managers surpass B-BBEE ownership targets
Challenges remain with the representation of black people in executive director roles, ASISA’s latest transformation report shows.
Small businesses gain relief under Employment Equity Act amendments
The amendments to the Employment Equity Act will come into force on 1 January. Employers must navigate new compliance requirements and prepare for the road ahead.
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.
Unpacking the strategic partnership between the FSCA and B-BBEE Commission
A failure to comply with specific BEE thresholds outlined in transformation plans could lead to the Authority withholding licences.
FSCA drops proposed minimum B-BBEE Level 4 requirement
Authority publishes the final version of its strategy to promote transformation in the financial sector.
Asisa releases report on transformation scorecards of life offices and asset managers
Life offices and asset managers represented by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) have collectively made progress towards achieving the transformation targets set by the amended Financial Sector Code (FSC), […]
What’s keeping women out of leadership in professional services?
The audit, tax and advisory industry has transformed significantly over the years and gradually the skills pool in this industry has become more diverse. Despite developing the same skills and receiving the same […]
FSCA will use its enforcement powers to promote transformation
The FSCA has outlined how it intends to promote transformation in the financial sector, both now and, more importantly, once the Conduct of Financial Institutions (Cofi) Bill becomes law. This week, the Authority […]
Sanlam pushes assets managed by black-owned firms to R1.15 trillion
The inclusion of Sanlam Investments swelled the assets under management (AUM) of black-owned management companies to R1.15 trillion in June, from R667.8 billion in June last year. This is according to 27four Investment […]
Sanlam pushes assets managed by black-owned firms to R1.15 trillion
The inclusion of Sanlam Investments swelled the assets under management (AUM) of black-owned management companies to R1.15 trillion in June, from R667.8 billion in June last year. This is according to 27four Investment […]
