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Think Tank January 2009

01.01.2009
By RisCura

The active versus passive investment management debate is an ongoing one for trustees making investment decisions for their funds. It was raised earlier in 2008 by Rob Rusconi in his paper “Whose Money is it Anyway?” where he argued strongly for a more active consideration of the long-term benefits of index funds. It’s also a particularly relevant debate right now, given that current market conditions have seen South African equity index funds lose their recent performance advantage.

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  • RisCura is a global financial services firm with more than $200 billion in assets under advice and reporting. We partner with institutional investors across emerging markets, bringing specialist investment management, advisory, and analytical expertise to help clients make informed, long-term investment decisions.

    Guided by our “Invest with Care” philosophy, we recognise that investment decisions are not only about money and numbers, but about the people and futures they affect. Through tailored solutions, deep research, and a client-centric approach, RisCura helps investors navigate complexity, manage risk, and create lasting value for their beneficiaries.

    RisCura is known for its focus on liability-driven investing, responsible investment practices, investment transparency, reliable valuations, independent risk assessments, performance standards, and long-term investment outcomes.

    Our capabilities span investment advisory, investment management, investment analytics, institutional platform services, and alternative investment services. Across these areas, we combine consistent methodology and proprietary tools with deep local insight, recognising that each market is unique while responsible investing remains universal.