Rethinking diversification in a fragmented global economy
Geopolitical tensions and expectations of persistently high inflation are rewriting the relationship between bonds and equities, prompting a rethink of what goes into a…
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Successful energy finance requires alignment between commercial and developmental objectives; it must support industrial growth, economic resilience and climate goals. Banks that do this…
Africa: A continent of limitless potential
Standard Bank’s Keep Growing campaign is a promise to embrace the journey of growth with customers.…
How Old Mutual backs Africa’s boldest innovators
Innovation doesn’t need to be imported into the continent; it needs to be ignited. Enter Old Mutual’s NEXT176: backing tech-driven African ideas with African…
Hard currency ETF investments: Trade your view
Globally listed ETFs can play a powerful role in a well-diversified portfolio. Understanding the opportunities on offer is key…
Reframing fixed income: A world where old rules are no longer fixed
In recent years, the volatility of asset classes typically regarded as “risk free”, such as UK Gilts, German Bunds and US Treasuries, has shifted…
My investment journey – what I got right!
There’s no shortcut to building wealth. But there are strategies you can put in place to safeguard your financial future.…
Business need a boost? Don’t forget people power
Whether you’re setting something up from scratch or scaling a business, you need to get in community if you want to make it through…
Building the creative economy
Standard Bank has launched The Standard Bank Art Lab, where innovation, legacy, and art intertwine.…
Goodbye JIBAR: Navigating the benchmark shift
As South Africa transitions to ZARONIA, the role of institutional leadership is critical. In this realm, STANLIB has shown itself to be an early…
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