Once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, the resumption of economic activity in Africa could result in a compelling story for investors. According to the IMF, GDP growth in both…
A complex geopolitical situation is unfolding in the form of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. We describe this in some detail below. The situation has already, of course, had…
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is gaining increasing investor interest and momentum – a 2020 OECD report shows that portfolios with ESG integrated elements exceeded USD17.5 trillion for that…
The issues among those that fall under the ESG ambit are everyone’s concern, and this cannot be ignored, especially if we are to work towards building a better South Africa…
Retail investors, by selecting portfolios, asset classes or asset managers who are focused on sustainability, have the option to ”‘invest for the good”. It has become increasingly clear that how…
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and institutional investors can play a pivotal role in driving real world outcomes by influencing the companies they invest through stronger…
The government is expected to release proposed measures for a two pot retirement system in early 2022. The system, which would allow for one or more withdrawals before retirement from…
A new report on stewardship in South Africa has been launched today by investment firm RisCura. “Moving the Needle – Stewardship in South Africa” is the result of research into…
Active ownership, stewardship, proxy voting and engagement are more than just buzzwords. Understanding their impact and taking action is what drives real change for investors and broader society. Moving the…
RisCura’s Orient Opportunities China Equity fund has surpassed R13.2bn under management, having just celebrated its third anniversary. This makes it one of the largest, institutional multi-managed China equity funds globally.…
