Changing the Zimbabwean Retirement Landscape
The new Pension and Provident Fund Act that is currently in draft form is set to re-shape the Zimbabwean retirement industry. Indications are that the Act will be adopted within the next two years, and has already received in-depth response and constructive support from stakeholders in the pensions and savings industry. In terms of the...
Goals Based Investing
RisCura has been involved in building and implementing investment strategies for various clients globally for over fifteen years. Our clients in Zimbabwe (current and prospective) are no different to those we service in throughout Africa: all our clients are investors with a focus on investing, on a sustainable basis, the savings of their stakeholders....
How smart is your Investment Strategy?
I have been involved in building and implementing investment strategies for various clients for over a decade now. Some of these clients are investors with a long-term focus like pension schemes and life insurers, while others are investors with a short-term focus like general insurers and trusts. All of them have investment goals they would...
East vs West
African investing: Nigeria or East Africa? Nigeria and Kenya frequently feature as the top investment destinations in Africa, with Nigeria being the clear front runner. Investors, however, are starting to view East Africa as a combined investment region that could rival the West African giant, using Kenya as a sturdy stepping stone to the wider...
Growing African pension funds an opportunity for private equity
African pension funds with growing asset bases, due to rising incomes, will need to look beyond traditional asset classes to diversify their portfolios. Given private equity’s long-term nature – the typical life cycle of a fund is 8-10 years – the asset class is an obvious choice. In Nigeria, the pension fund industry has grown...
Accessing African Growth
Leading global investors increasingly understand the case for African investments. A sustained growth rate of over 6% a year for the past 10 years is certainly compelling; but how to access that growth efficiently and effectively? Listed equity is the natural starting point, but cuts out several high-performing sectors. Nor is a geographic focus...
