At the beginning of the 2025 we surveyed a number of local asset managers on their outlooks for the year ahead.

November 2025 in review

Financial quotes for the week

Financial quotes for the week

Develop Your Business Risk Assessment (BRA)

Why FICA Matters – Beyond Compliance

FSCA publishes 3-year regulatory strategy (2025-2028)

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) previously issued a Directive to Provide Information (DPI) to certain FSPs

Kevin Lings, Chief Economist of STANLIB, shares his insights into the decision by the S&P credit rating agency, 14 November 2025, on South Africa.

This story reveals the immense power of compound interest — what Albert Einstein referred to as 'the 8th Wonder of the world'.

Ali and Jeff tackle the looming expiry of AGOA on 30 September 2025, exposing how US tariffs have already stripped away much of its value. They break down what this means for South Africa’s exporters, the vulnerability of smaller African economies, and where unexpected opportunities could still be found.

Jeff from Econometrix and Alison from Analytics Consulting unpack the SARB's bold move to target 3% inflation, exploring its implications for households, investors, and the political tensions it has sparked with the Finance Minister.

The trend in consensus views

The Rand has been more stable than expected given the shock postponement of the national budget

GNU AND RAMAPHORIA – HOPE VERSUS REALITY

USDZAR FAIR VALUE AS AN INVESTMENT STRATEGY GUIDELINE