Economy
Interest rates still on hold but scales start tipping towards a hike
The SARB Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5% in a unanimous decision. This outcome was in line with the consensus survey expectations, as well as the market prices. As such, there was minimal impact on bond yields, the rand, and equities.
Financial Services
Two decades ago, and the times to come: How technology has shaped financial services
A little shy of two decades ago, prior to Compli-Serve SA’s official launch, I penned an article on how technology was impacting financial services and importantly, financial advice.
Fintech
CPMI and IOSCO publish guidance, call for comments on stablecoin arrangements
IOSCO and the CPMI today published the consultation report Application of the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures to stablecoin arrangements.
Instruments & Investments
Are you gearing towards ESG?
Environmental, Social and Governance – ESG, once an acronym we heard about sometimes, has moved into mainstream conversation. Concern over the impact of climate change is growing, particularly with the reality check of the floods in Europe and heatwaves in the US.
International
As slowdown in dealmaking spreads to the US market, global M&A activity subdued in…
Mergermarket, the leading provider of M&A data and intelligence, has published its 3Q19 report which revealed that the slowdown in dealmaking spread to the US market in 3Q19, causing global M&A to drop 11.4% year-to-date (YTD) on last year to USD 2.49tn (across 13,304 deals).
Markets
Market Commentator Podcast
Moneyweb Editor Ryk van Niekerk hosts the Market Commentator podcast which offers weekly in-depth insight into the markets and their performance.
Personal Finance
How retail investors can “invest for the good” – sustainable investment for the man…
Retail investors, by selecting portfolios, asset classes or asset managers who are focused on sustainability, have the option to ”‘invest for the good”.