For many South Africans, saving for retirement is a lifelong journey, one that involves steadily converting human capital (their ability to earn a salary) into financial capital (their pension savings). This delicate process, often unfolding over decades,...
Pressure is mounting on investors to find smarter ways to grow capital without exposing their clients to unnecessary risk. While asset managers and pension funds are well versed in traditional approaches to portfolio management, many still overlook the...
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has, under the leadership of Governor Kganyago, significantly enhanced its inflation-targeting credibility over the past decade. With the adoption of an implicit point target of 4.5% in 2017, inflation moderated from...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept - it's already reshaping how we live, work, and invest. So, it's fitting that this year's IRFA Conference places AI at the heart of the conversation around retirement, savings, and investment....
The investment industry stands at an inflection point. As traditional sources of alpha become increasingly scarce, gender-aware alternative investment strategies offer a genuine competitive advantage. They mitigate long-term risks, provide diversification,...
Banking on a squeeze The South African credit market has evolved significantly over the last decade. In nominal terms, approximately R1.15 trillion in corporate-issued paper is currently outstanding, with a heavy skew toward financial institutions and banks....
It has been almost a decade since the Paris Accords were adopted by over 190 countries. The global agreement to a climate risk transition, to be actioned through various policies, including in some cases, bans on the sales of petrol and diesel fueled...
I. The spark that lit the fire Much like Apple's iconic iPhone revolutionised mobile computing by making sophisticated technology intuitive and easily accessible, the public unveiling of ChatGPT in November 2022 introduced the power of generative artificial...
As South African pension funds continually refine their approaches to long term sustainability, the role of ESG considerations is increasingly in the spotlight. Globally, ESG frameworks are evolving, from more stringent disclosure rules in the EU to ideological...
The need for infrastructure build and repair in South Africa is gaining momentum - none too soon. Large infrastructure spending plans have featured in recent National Budgets, but delivery has consistently fallen short. That's why the announcement by the Minister of...
