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11 March 2024anemptytextllineBoth the UK and Japan moved into a technical recession in Q4 2023 after posting two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. UK Prime Minister Rushi Sunak is under pressure to find ways to stimulate the UK economy and address the country’s cost of living crisis.
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8 March 2024anemptytextllineThe world of finance thrives on complexity, and few corners embody this more than the realm of hedge funds. Yet, for smart investors with the right appetite for risk, these alternative investment vehicles can offer compelling opportunities.
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7 March 2024anemptytextllineSA's inflation rate accelerated in January for the first time in three months, driven by higher fuel and food prices. It was 5.3% from a year earlier (inflation was 5.1% in December 2023). Britain's economy slipped into recession in Q2 2023. Japan also unexpectedly found itself in a recession at the end of 2023 and has surrendered its position as the world's third-largest economy to Germany.
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22 February 2024anemptytextllineBudget 2024 continues to highlight the daunting task of stabilising the government’s debt ratio against the backdrop of slow revenue growth and increasing expenditure demands. Join us in unpacking the Budget Speech 2024.
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14 February 2024anemptytextllineThe South African Reserve Bank kept interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, mirroring similar decisions made by the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, People's Bank of China, and the Bank of Japan.
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12 February 2024anemptytextllineAt the start of 2024, the recovery in the global economy continued to be evident, although it was generally uneven across different regions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a soft landing, reiterating the lagged effects of monetary policy tightening and a strong disinflation trend.
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9 February 2024anemptytextllineFrans Cronje sheds light on the provincial political stats, public opinion on coalition options and stability post the 2024 election, long-term protest trend lines, the historical links between living standards and ANC support, and so much more.
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6 February 2024anemptytextllineWe surveyed 20 South African asset managers during January 2024, who represent multiple asset classes, philosophies, and styles. Were the results aligned with current trends?