Morningstar has expanded its Manager Research offering to South Africa, introducing analyst-driven ratings on 12 local investment strategies. This move empowers advisers and investors with deeper insights, trusted analysis, and greater confidence in navigating the market.

Discover why gold shattered records in Q3 2025, reaching historic demand levels as investors sought protection from market volatility. Learn how geopolitical uncertainty, dollar weakness, and inflation fears are driving unprecedented investment flows, and what this means for portfolio resilience.

RelyComply CEO Bradley Elliott says South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist marks a major step toward a stronger, more accountable financial system. Sustaining progress will require turning compliance reforms into a lasting culture of vigilance, collaboration, and tech-driven governance.

Gold’s sharp 5.5% fall on October 21 sparked comparisons to 2011, but Schroders’ James Luke sees it as a natural correction within a multi-year bull market. Despite volatility, strong fiscal, geopolitical, and central bank demand continue to support gold’s long-term outlook.

PSG Asset Management’s Dirk Jooste highlights how shifting fixed income dynamics demand a dynamic, value-driven approach. By actively adjusting allocations, PSG aims to secure real returns, manage risk, and protect investors in an uncertain market environment.

As excitement around artificial intelligence grows, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist Izak Odendaal examines whether we’re witnessing an AI bubble, exploring historical parallels, investor psychology, and the fine line between innovation and speculation.