Economy
Weekly Wrap: Risking a recession
As inflation continues to surprise, central banks around the world are well aware that their efforts to rein in inflation will have a negative impact on their economies. It is a risk that they are willing to take for the sake of price stability and to prevent deep economic damage caused by high levels of inflation over a prolonged period of time.
Financial Services
Uncertain times drives need for financial advisors’ expertise
Many South Africans’ financial positions have changed over the past two years. The unstable times mixed with volatile markets has shown a shift in investor behaviour and financial advisors are best positioned to assist in rebalancing portfolios.
Fintech
Artificial intelligence technologies and their challenges in Africa
The focus of this note is an attempt to answer the question: What are the potential benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for countries in Africa?
Instruments & Investments
Staying invested in challenging markets
In recent months, the markets have seen a sell-off which has resulted in declines in the level of various stock exchanges worldwide. History has shown that these are often followed by a strong recovery.
International
African Growth and Opportunity Act eligibility requirements under review in three African countries
On 2 November 2021, US President Joe Biden announced that three African countries would be terminated from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program, unless they took urgent action to meet statutory eligibility criteria by 1 January 2022.
Markets
FCA Listing Reforms: Is A Single Segment Listing Regime The Way Forward?
A new discussion paper has been published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of the ongoing reform of the UK listing regime. This new paper follows the earlier consultation on Primary Market Effectiveness and the Hill UK Listing review.
Personal Finance
Your golden years re-imagined: Staying relevant
If you’re under 40, chances are that your eyes glaze over when someone mentions the word ‘retirement’. What is sorely needed, is a change in mindset around what can be an extremely rewarding and satisfying time in one’s life – with the right planning in place.