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...
Standard Bank
The expanded role of the South African custodian
When most South African retirement fund trustees think of a custodian bank, a set of standard criteria comes to mind. Custodian banks hold and safeguard financial assets, protecting them from loss. Custodians facilitate the settlement and clearing of trades,...
5 Signs you’re living beyond your means and what to do about it
Thopi Mhloli, Product Owner: Savings and Investments, Standard BankLiving beyond your means is a classic money mistake that’s all too easy to make. Whether you’re spending more than your budget allows or not setting aside enough money to cover your bills, when you...



