New Bright Africa Research points to strong Private Equity Upward growth trend
Not only do pensions provide a financial and social safety net to the elderly, but they also provide long-term capital....
Outlook 2023, CIO and Multi-assets: It’s All About Evaluation.
Not only do pensions provide a financial and social safety net to the elderly, but they also provide long-term capital....
Delegated investment service puts retirement fund members first
When the Financial Sector Conduct Authority announced that it wants the number of standalone pension funds to shrink dramatically by March this year, it ushered in the industry’s biggest shift since the move from defined benefit to defined contribution funds in the late 1990s. The regulator’s move partly reflects that smaller funds are finding it...
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...
China a strong opportunity for SA investors, despite trade tensions
Despite ongoing trade tensions with the US, Chinese government policies and proactive market evolution continue to ensure strong opportunities for investment. Around 60% of global equity investments are currently invested into America, yet China is set to become the world’s biggest economy by 2030. In contrast, Chinese equities are significantly...
Defined benefit fund turns finances around to pay out 14th cheque this year
RisCura’s Monika Kraushaar is featured in the Daily Maverick for helping the Joint Municipal Pension Fund, which was once placed under curatorship, implement a liability-driven strategy. Read the full article here...
RisCura Investment Strategist Discusses Challenges of Greenwashing in ESG Investing
Identifying genuine ESG standards becomes increasingly complex as companies market their practices, says RisCura Investment Strategist Glenn Silverman. ESG investing, which focuses on environmental, social and governance factors, is gaining popularity among investors, but identifying companies that genuinely adhere to ESG standards can take time and...
Policymakers in Africa seek improved growth and social stability through increased exposure to the real economy.
Policymakers in Africa are seeking to improve social stability and create jobs through the use of regulation to increase the country’s exposure to the real economy, according to Gerald Gondo, Business Development Executive at RisCura. Policymakers in Africa are turning to increased exposure to the real economy as a means of improving social stability...
Breaking down barriers: empowering women in asset management.
Director at global investment firm RisCura, Prasheen Singh, says challenging gender stereotypes and unconscious biases is critical to creating a more diverse and inclusive asset management industry. The progress the asset management industry has made in promoting gender equality needs to be celebrated, but there is still a long way to go. This...
