Benchmarks are central to how investors assess whether a portfolio manager has added value, taken appropriate levels of risk or underperformed expectations. In African equity markets, however, those comparisons can…
FAnews featured insights from George Tsinonis, Head of Investment Analytics at RisCura, in an article examining market concentration, diversification and the role of benchmarks in assessing investment performance. George highlights…
As African equities deliver exceptional returns, RisCura argues that understanding the drivers of performance matters as much as the numbers themselves
Namibia has built one of the more developed institutional investment bases in Africa. Pension and insurance assets exceed N$180 billion, representing more than 100% of GDP. Yet this depth of capital has…
Set against the stunning backdrop of Stellenbosch, the SAVCA Venture Capital Conference 2024 focused on the theme of adaptability in the face of change. This was captured in CEO Tshepiso…
Industry leaders and economists gathered at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg for the CFA Society South Africa Annual Investment Conference. Themed, “2024: Investors at the Polls”, the event focused on…
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,…
RisCura, in partnership with the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, launched the 6th edition of the African Investing for Impact Barometer (AIFIB) in April 2022. The report…
Once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, the resumption of economic activity in Africa could result in a compelling story for investors. According to the IMF, GDP growth in both…
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is gaining increasing investor interest and momentum – a 2020 OECD report shows that portfolios with ESG integrated elements exceeded USD17.5 trillion for that…
