A2X welcomes the Competition Commission’s referral of alleged anti-competitive conduct by the JSE to the Tribunal. The exchange argues that fair competition will lower trading costs, improve liquidity and support market growth, ultimately benefiting investors, listed companies and South Africa’s broader economy.

Rising living costs make choosing the right annuity crucial for retirees. Financial advisers guide clients between life, living and blended annuities, balancing income needs, investment risks, estate planning and tax implications to secure sustainable retirement income and protect beneficiaries’ long-term financial wellbeing.

New research challenges the idea that active managers can’t beat passive investing. The rise of thematic ETFs and retail stock trading has expanded the “active” side of markets, creating more mispricing and opportunities for skilled active managers to outperform, even in the US.