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Frontier Markets Equity Fund: Focusing on value amid market volatility

By Varshan Maharaj on 14 Apr 2026

Reading time: 2 mins

Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical volatility, the Allan Gray Frontier Markets Equity Fund delivered a resilient first‑quarter performance. With...

Insights categories - Personal investing

The impact of tax on investment returns

By Carla Rossouw on 14 Apr 2026

Reading time: 1 min

There are many factors to consider when making investment decisions. Tax is a significant one. It is important to understand how taxes are applied to differe...

Insights categories - Markets and economy

South Africa’s reform test: Fleeting gains or fundamental change?

By Thalia Petousis on 08 Apr 2026

Listening time: 47 mins

Last year’s strong market returns renewed optimism in South Africa after years of sluggish growth, but many investors are wondering whether the country has...

Insights categories - ESG

The future of alcohol

By Stephan Bernard on 31 Mar 2026

Reading time: 4 mins

As part of our investment process, we monitor developments under the environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars to understand how they may affect the...

Insights categories - ESG

Responsible stewardship amid rapid global change

By Duncan Artus on 31 Mar 2026

Reading time: 2 mins

Significant geopolitical movements and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping how investors view the opportunity set. As we launch 2025...

Insights categories - ESG

Artificial intelligence and the social equation

By Emily Gray on 31 Mar 2026

Reading time: 4 mins

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform industries and improve living standards, yet it continues to raise profound questions about...

Insights categories - Retirement

Global talent, local rules: Foreign national members and South African retirement funds

By Felicia Hlophe on 04 Mar 2026

Reading time: 4 mins

Employing foreign nationals is a common and legally recognised practice in South Africa. Nevertheless, recurring questions arise about retirement fund...

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