B2B Central

investing

25 Mar 2020

Here’s what investors need to know about the economic impact of COVID-19

By Janice Roberts

Since the end of February, the news of a far-away Chinese victim of a new epidemic has become the daily news for the rest of the world and, in particular, developed countries.
19 Mar 2020

Bank on the future by looking internationally

By Janice Roberts

By: Erik Olwagen, Head of Sales and Distribution, International Personal Banking at Standard Bank, (Isle of Man). The relaxing of exchange controls that have allowed South African residents to easily move money offshore has been a boon for the financial services sector. Advisers and wealth planners have rightly been quick to seize the opportunity to...
13 Mar 2020

Global market sell-off will ease with some investors set to ‘make a fortune’

By Janice Roberts

The sell-off on global stock markets will ease as liquidity measures are rolled out – and some investors will make a fortune from the volatility – affirms Nigel Green, the chief executive and founder of deVere Group.
12 Mar 2020

Old Mutual launches new website for SA customers

By Janice Roberts

As part of its ongoing drive to enhance customers’ experience through digital innovation, Old Mutual has launched a smart new website for users in South Africa.
12 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The best move an investor can make is no move

By Janice Roberts

The arrival of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) in South Africa last week and the subsequent confirmation of 17 positive cases has amplified the anxieties of local investors saving towards their retirement. While the outbreak is certainly unsettling, South Africans must resist the urge to panic when it comes to their investments. This is according to Andrew...
11 Mar 2020

Finding calm in the 2020 global investing storm

By Janice Roberts

It takes an adaptable and robust investment management process to successfully navigate through the high levels of volatility and unpredictability of the financial markets over the last few years.

10 Mar 2020

The need for a decisive, pre-emptive and coordinated policy response

By Janice Roberts

The future evolution and global spread of the coronavirus outbreak is highly uncertain. What we know is that containment and social distancing are ultimately achieved by reducing economic activity.

10 Mar 2020

Markets rebound on stimulus hopes, expected to recover by year end

By Janice Roberts

Global stocks are rebounding on stimulus measures and can be expected to recover considerably by the end of the year, affirms Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group.

05 Mar 2020

Five questions your fund fact sheet should answer

By Janice Roberts

Reading a Unit Trust fund fact sheet can feel overwhelming, some may even consider it an extreme sport – what with all the financial terms, acronyms, and percentages. In reality, the fund fact sheet isn’t nearly as confusing as it first seems.

03 Mar 2020

Investors eye opportunities as central banks discuss coronavirus action

By Janice Roberts

Global investors are taking advantage of buying opportunities ahead of policymakers looking to take more coordinated action on propping up economies due to the negative impact of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
03 Mar 2020

Satrix moves R6bn investment plan to online platform

By Janice Roberts

The Satrix Investment Plan, launched in 2006, has been moved to SatrixNOW. Effective 1 March 2020, more than 50 000 Satrix Investment Plan clients have their accounts online at SatrixNOW.co.za, which is administered by EasyEquities and uses the technology of the Easy platform.
02 Mar 2020

Standard Bank issues inaugural green bond

By Janice Roberts

Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (“SBSA”) has issued its first ever green bond, via private placement with IFC, a development finance institution focused on the private sector, part of the World Bank Group.