Pension funds – should performance fees be retired?
While some pundits have argued recently that performance fees have had their day, this is an oversimplification, particularly in the retirement fund industry. In the retail space, investors are essentially price-takers, as they have no negotiation power over the fees and the fee structures that they pay to asset managers. If they are unhappy, their...
Shanghai-London Stock Connect Scheme launch further demonstrates China’s commitment to opening its market to global investors, says RisCura
RisCura, a global investment advisory and financial analytics firm predominantly focused on emerging markets, has welcomed the launch of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme, saying it will further open the Chinese capital markets and create investment opportunities for UK investors. The scheme, which launched yesterday, is set to encourage cross...
The rise of China’s A-shares is gathering momentum despite ongoing trade tensions, says RisCura
RisCura, a global investment advisory and financial analytics firm predominantly focused on emerging markets, has emphasised that Chinese government policies and proactive market evolution continue to ensure strong opportunities to invest in Chinese markets, despite the current trade dispute with the US, and that these policies and evolution will continue...
For CAs in the making, the right graduate training is crucial
RisCura’s Chartered Accountant Training Programme offers a unique opportunity. As a new graduate looking for a chartered accountant (CA) training programme, the options out there can seem a little daunting. Where you do your training is going to be the foundation of your working career and choosing the right fit for you is important. In...
Closing Africa’s Infrastructure Gap
ever before has the need for infrastructure felt so immediate and acute. This became apparent to me as I travelled to Nairobi, Lagos, Lusaka and Gaborone during the first three months of this year. A commonality I saw across all these African cities — the yellow metal equipment either excavating, tilling, scooping or pouring inputs...
Private Equity in Africa: The Myth of the Weak Exit Environment
Africa’s steady rise continues to attract a growing number of private equity (PE) investors who believe that African markets offer an exciting growth and investment opportunity. Some of the key drivers underpinning this growing perception among investors include improvement in the business environment, fiscal reform and sound economic policies, technological...
The rise of China’s A-shares: Seminar
MSCI included Chinese mainland shares in its indices for the first time in 2018, amid growing interest from global investors and deregulation of the Chinese mainland stock markets to allow direct foreign investment. China’s mainland stock markets in Shanghai and Shenzen are close to equal the size of the Nasdaq and are 50% larger than...
Impact Investing
Much is being written about the purported negative effects of prescribed assets on South African retirement funds. The ANC’s 2019 election manifesto hints at the introduction of prescribed assets that is, at its core, a call for allocating assets to impact investment opportunities in South Africa. There is research that highlights the benefits of...
Does investing for a better South Africa require prescription?
Much is being written about the purported negative effects of prescribed assets on South African retirement funds. The ANC’s 2019 election manifesto hints at the introduction of prescribed assets that is, at its core, a call for allocating assets to impact investment opportunities in South Africa. There is research that highlights the benefits of...
Hedge Funds did better than equities last year – but so what?
edge funds have been getting a bad rap in recent years due to poor performance coupled with high fees. While both 2016 and 2017 were pedestrian years for hedge funds, stronger numbers came through in 2018. The broader South African equity market was down in 2018 by -14% with a volatility of 12%. On average,...
