While South Africa has faced economic challenges, Adriaan Pask, CIO at PSG Wealth believes the idea that local equity investments should be avoided in favour of rand-hedge or offshore stocks is flawed.

Markets have responded to Donald Trump's election victory by anticipating pro-growth policies and higher inflation. Schroders' experts share their longer-term views on what his return to office will mean for the US economy and world trade, global equities, fixed income and the energy transition.

African businesses across various sectors face significant hurdles when attempting to engage in international trade, particularly with markets as complex and dynamic as China. From navigating intricate regulatory requirements and managing language barriers, to dealing with currency conversion challenges, the obstacles can seem overwhelming.

Bitcoin hit an all-time high above $75,000 this morning (6 November 2024), finally breaking through the longstanding peak of $73,700. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at ZAR 1,323,115 (at 12h48) on Luno. The rest of the crypto market has also surged.

Despite technology stocks dominating returns in 2023, the market has now broadened out and investors could be missing out on other, overlooked opportunities.

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI), has completed the sale of its 12.67% indirect stake in the Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concession (BPCC) via its African Infrastructure Investment Fund 2 (AIIF2).