International Market Commentary: June 2013
Summary As mentioned in last month’s commentary, markets were overextended after the prolonged rally in the past few months, so the correction in June was overdue. It is poignant to…
Summary As mentioned in last month’s commentary, markets were overextended after the prolonged rally in the past few months, so the correction in June was overdue. It is poignant to…
It is our pleasure to present the Q1 2013 RisCura SAVCA Private Equity Performance Report (click on the download link above). To receive the latest Private Equity Performance Reports, subscribe…
At the 2013 Principal Officers Association (POA) Imbasa Yegolide Awards, held on Monday night in Johannesburg, RisCura Consulting was named Asset/Investment Consultant of the year. The awards recognise retirement fund…
Looking at past performance when selecting an asset manager It’s often said that the past performance of an asset manager is no guarantee of future performance. While this is true,…
May started off with a bang, with several developed market indices such as the S&P 500 in the US and the FTSE 100 in the UK reaching all-time highs while…
RisCura, the investment advisors specialising in emerging markets, today urged schemes to look closely at their investment portfolio following the additional statutory objective placed upon the Pensions Regulator (TPR). Andrew…
March was rocky with a poor resolution of Cyprus’s debt problems, an inconclusive parliamentary election in Italy, and poor economic data from China, which all weighed on markets. April saw…
With 20 years’ experience of converting from DB to DC, South Africa points the way ahead for the UK suggests Petri Greeff, RisCura It has been hard to miss. Africa…
RisCura, investment advisors specialising in emerging markets, specifically Africa, today said that the global search for yield and diversified return will continue to see investors viewing Africa with interest this…
From time to time the pension fund industry re-visits the question of whether the best route to achieving the optimal result is to invest in a balanced fund or opt…