RMB today announced it has structured Africa’s first syndicated sustainability linked loan arranged by a bank in Africa. The loan is enhanced by an incentive-based pricing mechanism which rewards...
A truly long-term, differentiated approach to investing in South Africa
It is apparently customary to start articles on investing with clever-sounding quotes from famous investors. So instead of having one, I will use three, and to make it more interesting I am going to...
Past, Present and Future
September is Heritage Month in South Africa. As a diverse but also divided society, building a shared view of our heritage is very much a work in process. Nonetheless, all South Africans have an...
Cultural and religious wear at work – Yes or no?
South Africa is famous for its rich and diverse cultural heritage. September 24th marks Heritage Day, where locals are encouraged to celebrate their ancestry and customs, perhaps donning cultural...
Sasol shareholders file South Africa’s first climate lobbying resolution
On 14 September 2021, Just Share and Aeon Investment Management co-filed a non-binding, advisory shareholder resolution at Sasol Limited, for tabling at its 19 November AGM. The resolution asks...
The abuse of business rescue: Exploitation of the Chapter 6 lifeboat
The introduction of Chapter 6 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Act) brought with it a shift from a creditor-protectionist society towards a business rescue model that is debtor-protectionist. In...
Why no one will talk about ESG in 10 years’ time
The future of investing: Profitability and ESG investment are not mutually exclusive There needn’t be a trade-off between maintaining high environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and...
How close is the USA to a crash?
On more than one occasion well-known investor Warren Buffett has declared that one of the most important pillars of his investment decisions rests on probability. In his words: “We make investment...
Stats SA CPI – “Fuel prices drive headline inflation higher to 4.9% in August”
Statistics South Africa today published its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2021, with inflation edging higher to 4.9% from 4.6% in July. Transport was the most significant contributor to both...
How financial platforms extend beyond investment and administration
Wealth management traditionally focuses on investment planning and financial planning. The emphasis has however shifted from these two focus areas to include a more holistic wealth approach and...
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