Schroders economists assess the global economic outlook amid paused US tariffs, rising policy uncertainty, and geopolitical risks. While US and Eurozone growth prospects remain positive, trade tensions and inflation continue to challenge China, the UK, and emerging markets differently.

SAVCA interviews top investors to reveal how South African entrepreneurs can boost funding readiness—by mastering governance, scalability, and investor alignment in a competitive, recovering VC and PE landscape.

Finance Minister’s Budget 3.0 speech highlights growth over austerity, revised tax strategies, and rising debt. PPS Investments’ Reza Hendrickse unpacks the implications for markets, investors, and South Africa’s fiscal future.

Forex expert Bianca Botes of Citadel Global weighs in on the possible effects of inflation targeting on South Africa’s monetary policy, interest rates and rand exchange rates.

Global equity strategies offer investors access to broader opportunities, diversification, and resilience in shifting markets. Philip Robotham of Schroders outlines how active management can help navigate global trends, reduce concentration risk, and pursue long-term growth beyond traditional regional boundaries.

Climate change is unavoidable for investors. Andrew Howard of Schroders outlines three key decarbonisation strategies—Climate Leaders, Solutions, and Improvers—emphasising the value of active ownership and forward-looking analysis in managing climate risk and identifying transition winners.