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10 May 2021

The structure of market drawdowns – Part 2

By Staff Writer

By: Joao Frasco, CIO, Stanlib Multi-Manager The structure of market drawdowns is an interesting concept to inform investment decisions. This is particularly relevant as we continue to grapple with the ongoing temporary slowdowns in economic activity worldwide and market uncertainty. The South African equity market ended 2020 below its previous high in 2017, which technically...
29 Mar 2021

1nvest’s commodity ETFs scoop four wins at the SALTAs for 2021

By Staff Writer

Specialist index tracking asset manager 1nvest, a collaboration between Standard Bank, Liberty and STANLIB, is proud to announce that three of its commodity Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) received top honours at this year’s South African Listed Tracker Funds Awards (SALTAs).

23 Feb 2021

Balanced fund investing: Finding return opportunities in a new normal world

By Staff Writer

2020 proved to be a rewarding year for investors in well-diversified South African balanced solutions. Large volatile price movements, driven by the pandemic, across several asset classes, presented return opportunities for active balanced managers.

22 Feb 2021

FSCA warns public against company impersonating STANLIB

By Staff Writer

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is warning the public against doing any financial services related business with an entity called Stanlib Multiple Investment, which is impersonating STANLIB to attract investors.

10 Mar 2020

COVID-19: its impact on economies and financial markets

By Janice Roberts

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected an average of 2 200 people per day globally since 20 January, resulting in the death of at least 3 825 people.

06 Jan 2020

Investment Forum’s 10th anniversary conference packed with thought-leadership insights

By Janice Roberts

There are many new innovations being brought into the 2020 conference
15 Oct 2019

STANLIB’s Victor Mphaphuli named best Fixed Income Manager at ABSIP 2019 Awards

By Janice Roberts

STANLIB is proud to announce that Victor Mphaphuli, Head of Fixed Income, was awarded Fixed Income Manager of the year at the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals (ABSIP) Awards ceremony on Friday evening. This is Victor’s third ABSIP award, reflecting his extensive contribution to the industry, having managed bonds and income funds for...
09 Oct 2019

STANLIB appoints seasoned executive to Index Investments team

By Janice Roberts

STANLIB has announced the appointment of Rademeyer Vermaak as Head of Portfolio Management to its Index Investments team, effective 1 December 2019. Together with Portfolio Managers, Ann Sebastian and Ryan Basedeo, Rademeyer will be responsible for overseeing client portfolios and managing assets of over R50 billion.
08 Oct 2019

Standard Bank Group launches 1nvest

By Janice Roberts

Standard Bank, STANLIB and Liberty are excited to announce the launch of 1nvest, a specialist index tracking fund provider. Geared specifically to provide simple, transparent and cost-effective passive investment products, 1nvest specialises in index tracking unit trusts and exchange-traded funds.
22 Jul 2019

South African investors need to fall out of love with equities

By Janice Roberts

South Africa’s equity market capitalisation equates to more than 200% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), the highest proportion in the world and a level that is simply not sustainable. That’s the view of Stanlib’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings, who was one of the guest speakers at the Allan Gray Investment Summit 2019 in...
28 May 2019

STANLIB bolsters investment management team on its journey to improve performance

By Janice Roberts

STANLIB today announced a pipeline of strategic management moves in its investment team, marking the next phase of its performance enhancing drive to fuel future growth. Since the announcement of its performance drive in 2018 the group has achieved consolidation of its equity capabilities, bolstered its index capabilities and established its Credit Alternatives team. It...
18 Dec 2018

FSCA takes enforcement action against STANLIB

By Janice Roberts

The Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) has taken enforcement action against STANLIB for contravention of Paragraph 1(i) of SCHEDULE 1 TO THE COLLECTIVEINVESTMENT SCHEMES CONTROL ACT, 45 OF 2002 (“CISCA”). STANLIB is a registered Manager in accordance with the CISCA. The FSCA said in a statement today that during an on-site visit conducted by the...