Tom Walker of Schroders explores how sustainable real estate, addressing emissions and social impact, drives strong financial returns. By integrating innovation, refurbishment, and data-driven strategies, sustainable properties deliver higher occupancy, lower costs, and resilience—transforming environmental responsibility into portfolio growth.

Despite South Africa’s economic headwinds, Foord Asset Management sees long-term value in overlooked equities. At its latest webinar, Portfolio Manager Wim Murray spotlighted Capitec, Tiger Brands and WBHO as examples of market share winners, self-help stories and last-man-standing opportunities.

PSG Wealth CIO Adriaan Pask warns that speculation and overreach—fueled by trading apps and leveraged products—are eroding investor discipline. He urges a return to long-term, goals-based plans and highlights patience, research, and risk awareness as essential to lasting success.

Citadel Chief Economist Maarten Ackerman warns that Trump’s tariff policies and strained US-SA relations are increasing recession risks. He urges urgent local reforms to boost growth, warning that SA's economy faces major headwinds amid global uncertainty and declining demand.

Trade tensions and political pressures continue to buffet markets, as US tariff policy, legal challenges, and Fed uncertainty create a volatile global backdrop. Meanwhile, South Africa's Reserve Bank cuts rates amid low inflation, advancing long-term reforms like a lower inflation target.

Discovery Green , a Discovery Limited business, has signed its first Power Purchase Agreement as off-taker of phase two of leading independent power producer (IPP) Red Rocket’s Overberg Wind Farm, unlocking 150MW of clean energy for its clients.