[TOP STORY] The rise of ETFs and the risks of passive investing

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak weighs in on Spar after the stock shed a quarter of its value in the week following the CEO’s sudden departure. He also unpacks solid results from Spur and reflects on a market that, as we close out month two of the year, remains…

Sylvester Kobo from STANLIB argues debt stabilisation and a widening primary surplus strengthen the case for investment-grade status within three years.

‘We have certainly been able to take advantage of the good conditions we have had on the SA vehicle side’ – CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg.

Pooja Tanna from Perpetua Investment Managers unpacks the Budget’s impact on local bonds – and looks longer term at whether sustained debt reduction could further support bond yields. Motus CEO Ockert Janse van Rensburg on a strong set of results, with improved vehicle sales boosting margins and underpinning performance. Bidcorp…

Aroni Chaudhuri from Coface Africa fleshes out how a weaker US currency impacts emerging markets like SA.