Economy
Interest rate hike unlikely tomorrow
Indications that South Africa’s economy remained weak at the start of the third quarter of this year make it unlikely that the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) monetary policy committee will hike interest rates tomorrow (Thursday, 20 Sep).
Financial Services
Financial services the least trusted sector globally says report
Richard Rattue, CEO of CompliServeSA
The financial services industry was once again the least trusted sector in the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, which has been...
Fintech
Blockchain technology and your supply chain: a risk analysis
The rapid growth of bitcoin and the technology which underpins it (blockchain) is widely recognised for its benefits to the financial services sector, but bitcoin and blockchain are set to have a great impact on all aspects of commerce, including the industrial sector.
Instruments & Investments
Does your multi-manager give you added value?
All investors want market-beating returns, preferably at acceptable levels of risk. Savvy investors also want good value for money because they know that fees can be a drag on returns.
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
Exchange Control: Recent amendments to the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers
On 2 August 2018, FinSurv issued Exchange Control Circular No.12/2018 (Circular 12/2018) and on 20 August 2018, it issued Exchange Control Circular No.13/2018 (Circular 13/2018), setting out changes made to the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers (Manual).
Personal Finance
Wealth creation: “The real thing”
Understanding each of your options in your journey of wealth creation will set you up well for achieving your goals. Getting the mix right creates the “the real thing”, the ideal wealth creation formula.