International Market Commentary: June 2016
Equity markets caught on the backfoot by Brexit – risk assets tumble before steadying at month end. Volatility remains elevated, amidst intra-EU bloc tensions and UK political uncertainty. Currency markets…
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International Market Commentary: May 2016
Equities rebound at month-end, as concerns about US growth ease and the Federal Reserve Bank sounds a hawkish tone G7. Ministers sound stern warning on beggar-thy-neighbour currency interventions, despite some…
International Market Commentary: May 2014
Elections in Egypt, the European Union, India and South Africa dominated events during the month of May; a highly positive result in India contrasted with increasing unhappiness amongst the electorate…
RisCura – SAVCA Private Equity Performance Report: South Africa Q4 2015
We are pleased to release the December 2015 edition of the RisCura – SAVCA South African Private Equity Performance Report. This report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South African private…
RisCura – SAVCA Private Equity Performance Report: South Africa Q3 2015
We are pleased to release the September 2015 edition of the RisCura-SAVCA South African Private Equity Performance Report. This Report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South African…
International Market Commentary: December 2015
International Market Commentary: December 2015 11 Jan 2016 Traditionally-quiet December was lively on policy action: As anticipated, the Federal Reserve hiked rates; The ECB expanded its quantitative easing, but markets…
International Market Commentary: November 2015
14 Dec 2015 Markets put on a brave face, but are muted in the face of global terror fears Ongoing tension in the Eurozone and Middle East; Russia taking an…
RisCura – SAVCA Private Equity Performance Report: South Africa Q2 2015
We are pleased to release the June 2015 edition of the RisCura-SAVCA South African Private Equity Performance Report. This Report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South African…
International Market Commentary: October 2015
Equities snap back as concerns around China ease. Birdwatching – Central Bank hawks and doves guide market sentiment: US economy continues to show signs of slowing, but the Fed sets…