Investec Group's pre-close trading update for the interim period ending 30 September 2024 highlights continued momentum across its diversified client franchises, despite a slower start due to national elections in their key regions.

Anticipation is building as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and its larger counterpart, the US Federal Reserve (Fed), prepare to announce their upcoming interest rate decisions.

We ask by how much US interest rates might fall, question what “supply-side constraints” may mean for UK rate cuts and update our economic forecasts.

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched a new online platform called the cloud Marketplace, designed to simplify access to its data products. This initiative, developed in partnership with Data BP, allows clients to purchase various data offerings through a virtual store.

New empirical research from Schroders Capital reveals that small and mid-sized private equity funds have outperformed large funds with greater resilience through economic cycles

The collaboration will strengthen the international services offered to Ashburton's and FNB Wealth and Investments' South African clients. And stand to gain from MSIM's expertise in research and portfolio management within global equity markets. Additionally, the partnership provides MSIM with access to new markets in Sub-Saharan Africa, where FNB has an established presence.