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25 Nov 2021

How BlackRock is approaching the demand for climate change investing

Investors are now understanding how ESG issues play an important role in the performance of a company and that they now have the tools and products to integrate ESG into their portfolios.
24 Nov 2021

Severe weather: How to minimise losses

The proactivity of home and vehicle owners can lower the possibility of damage to belongings as a result of extreme weather conditions.
24 Nov 2021

BlackRock’s Weekly Market Commentary: Liftoff? EM has already taken off

Emerging markets have raised rates as they struggle with inflation, whereas the Fed has yet to lift off. BlackRock views their approach creating opportunities in EM debt.
23 Nov 2021

New SARS approvals on purchasing an annuity at retirement

SARS has issued Binding General Ruling 58 which sets out the approvals by the Commissioner when purchasing an annuity at retirement.
19 Nov 2021

SA Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee draws a line in the sand, but gradually

SA Reserve Bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, asserted that further increases in the repo rate will be “gradual” – presumably with a weak consumer in mind.

18 Nov 2021

Forces in fintech

BlackRock sees the digitisation of cash trend continuing in 2021, with the BlackRock FinTech Fund remaining heavily invested in financial technology.
18 Nov 2021

Hospital negotiations crucial to containing medical scheme costs

Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund, takes us through their annual negotiation process with hospitals to agree to fair and equitable tariff charges, ensuring the lowest possible increases for medical aid members.
18 Nov 2021

Alternative assets as an opportunity to deliver impact investments

Benedict Mongalo, MD of Novare Impact Investment Partners distinguishes alternative assets from traditional asset classes, and highlights the social and environment impact generated by alternatives.
17 Nov 2021

Social influence should not be a reason to invest in cryptocurrencies

Be cautious to follow the lead of social media influencers, ensuring you do further due diligence before you invest in any recommendations.
16 Nov 2021

BlackRock’s Weekly Market Commentary: Inflation at heart of our Outlook Forum

BlackRock sees price pressures to persist in 2022, mostly driven by the unusual restart dynamics. Eventually, they see a higher inflation regime than pre-Covid.

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