June 15, 2023

Tough times for retail property

April Retail Sales, released today by StatsSA, showed another month of year-on-year decline in real inflation-adjusted terms.
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June 6, 2023

Against all odds South Africa’s vehicle sales boomed in May, contrary to expectations

The general feeling among industry commentators in South Africa had pointed to a slowdown in new vehicle sales in May as many consumers turned their attention to investing in solar panels and inverters instead of new cars
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May 31, 2023

Kobus Viljoen joins PPS Investments team

Kobus Viljoen has joined PPS Investments as a Quantitative Analyst within the investment management team. He will serve on the Portfolio Construction Committee, where he will play an integral part in the portfolio construction and manager blending aspects of the investment process.
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May 24, 2023

ESG and sustainable portfolios

The growing awareness of ESG investing continues to put pressure on fund managers when considering which underlying funds or stocks to support.
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May 23, 2023

Sanlam Investments wins 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award

The 2023 Sustainable Asset Manager Award was presented to the top three firms that met strict ESG criteria at an industry event hosted by 27four, in partnership with Batseta Council for Retirement Funds.
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May 12, 2023

Does AI have a place in your investment portfolio?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) stocks should now be part of most investors’ portfolios as Big Tech prepare for an AI boom, suggests the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.
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