Economy
High Aspirations for Universal Healthcare in South Africa
On 21 June 2018, the Minister of Health published the draft National Health Insurance Bill, 2018 (NHI Bill) for public comment.
Financial Services
Demystifying Trusts
We are often asked about trusts, what their purpose is and how they function. A trust is essentially a contract between the Founder and the Trustees who undertake to manage the trust assets for the benefit of the beneficiaries.
Fintech
The World Federation of Exchanges responds to UK FCA consultation on global sandboxes to...
The World Federation of Exchanges (“The WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has welcomed the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s initiative to consult the market on broadening the reach of its existing regulatory sandbox, and reiterated its support for a globally coherent approach to FinTech.
Instruments & Investments
Finding positive asymmetry in uncertain times
Global markets continue to be characterised by high valuations and rising risk. A decade of ultra-accommodative monetary policy across developed economies and a nine-year, US-led equity market bull run have resulted in extended valuations and heightened levels of investor complacency.
International
Large-in-Scale, dark volumes increase as buy-side firms focus on delivering best execution post-MiFID II
Liquidnet report reveals how MiFID II has impacted trading behavior in Europe to date and reviews the potential for further change given the rise in periodic auctions and SI volumes, contrary to the regulatory intention of increasing liquidity on lit markets.
Markets
THE WORLD FEDERATION OF EXCHANGES PUBLISHES H1 2018 MARKET HIGHLIGHTS REPORT
The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has today published its H1 2018 Market Highlights report.
Personal Finance
Expert retirement savings tips for late starters
Medical advancements mean that we can hope to live much longer lives, but this raises the key question: how do you save enough money to ensure that your retirement funds don’t dry up too soon – especially if you’re a late starter?