Despite a tough economic climate, DBSA delivered record profits of R5.3bn, strong cash collections, and expanded development impact. From resilient loan book performance to improved school sanitation, the Bank is proving its role as a catalyst for infrastructure-led growth.

Despite global turbulence in interest rates and fiscal risks from the US to France, South African bonds have outperformed. Old Mutual’s Izak Odendaal unpacks shifting global bond dynamics and why SA debt continues to reward resilient, long-term investors.

Despite geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty, global equities keep hitting record highs. Schroders experts explore the forces driving markets, the risks of retail-driven momentum, and why quality stocks, diversification, and resilience-focused strategies may offer long-term opportunities for active investors.

Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services, highlights how ETFs offer South Africans affordable, transparent, and diversified investing, empowering everyone, from first-time savers to seasoned investors, with equal access and fairness.

Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist, explores the clash between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, the cross-currents shaping the US economy, and what tariffs, debt, housing strains, and AI investment mean for investors navigating today’s uncertain global environment.

Although South African investors have historically lagged behind their global peers when it comes to adopting alternative investments in the wake of global economic uncertainty, they are quickly rethinking traditional strategies.