Introduction Global equity markets remained buoyant in February, ending near cyclical-highs. An eager anticipation of the European Central Bank’s economic booster-shot, and a recovery in oil prices, has carried market…
Introduction January proved to be a volatile month in global financial markets. Investors will hope that the “ January-effect” (whereby initial performance is the predictor of what’s to follow) does…
December was punctuated by two key events that will have significant bearing on the markets heading into 2015. Crude oil fell by -18.3% during the month (it is down -45.6%…
We are pleased to release the June 2014 edition of the SAVCA RisCura South African Private Equity Performance Report. This Report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South…
The extended stock market rally in developed markets dating back to the latter half of 2012 seemed to finally come to a screeching halt in July. Increasing fears of deflation…
We are pleased to release the December 2013 edition of the SAVCA RisCura South African Private Equity Performance Report. This Report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South…
April saw equity markets generally increase on lower bond yields. While the economic news in developed markets is improving, equity valuations have outpaced earnings growth on the back of increased…
We are pleased to release the December 2013 edition of the SAVCA RisCura South African Private Equity Performance Report. This Report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South…
March saw equity markets diverge in performance as events during the month were dominated by Russia’s takeover of the Crimea region of the Ukraine after the Ukraine ousted its pro-Russian…
February saw equity markets largely recover the losses experienced in January, when markets suffered their worst reversal since the volatile May to June period of last year as a result…
