In the midst of a global surge in elections, South Africa faces pivotal national polls, raising questions about its investment viability. Despite structural challenges, the nation offers appealing valuations, yet prudent diversification and active risk management are crucial amidst uncertainties.

The UAE saw record rainfall on April 16, causing severe flooding in Dubai. S&P Global Ratings suggests insurers may face earnings impact, but most have strong capital to handle claims, preventing negative rating actions.

If you intend to include cash holdings in your portfolio, then it’s critical to acknowledge that cash is not always a failsafe option, and that guarantees are (at best) only as good as the word of the guarantor. So it’s important to understand these risks and how to mitigate them.

Rory Kutisker-Jacobson, the fund manager of the Allan Gray Equity Fund, offers insights into the current challenges confronting the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) against the backdrop of South Africa's political and economic landscape.

Alexforbes, South Africa’s leading investments multi-manager, has announced its entrance into the R500 billion Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) market with the launch of ‘Investment Solutions by Alexforbes’.

Roné Swanepoel, Business Development Manager at Morningstar South Africa, which shares the important factors to take into account when selecting an investment partner