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5 Jul 2020anemptytextllineAs more results of surveys and economic data became available during the second quarter of 2020, it became evident that this was one of the worst quarters in decades, in some instances the worst on record. In the world of oil, the unthinkable happened when futures started trading below zero, with traders paying buyers to take oil off their hands. Economic contractions are widespread, with the UK wiping out 18 years of growth. In South Africa, the impact of the lockdown was felt equally hard as many business rescues, closures and retrenchments were announced. What else happened during the second quarter of 2020? -
2 Jul 2020anemptytextllineDuring June more data became available to show how the COVID-19 pandemic and global lockdown hit various economies.
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25 Jun 2020anemptytextllineIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic Finance Minister Mboweni tabled government’s special adjusted budget, that seeks to manage the impact of the pandemic on the economy. It’s a tough balancing act, as the recessionary environment continues.
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4 Jun 2020anemptytextllineReports of joblessness and pending retrenchments dominated the news during May 2020. Local market indices are showing little to no returns for the year to date.
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27 May 2020anemptytextllinePaul Wilson, CIO of Sanlam Multi Manager, discusses the tools available to retirees to mitigate against longevity and sequence risk eroding retirement savings.
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25 May 2020anemptytextllineThe SARB’s 50bps rate cut last week brought South Africa’s repo rate to a 47-year low. We discuss how the cumulative rate cuts of 2020 are affecting investors in Sanlam Investment Management’s fixed interest funds.
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14 May 2020anemptytextllineUnlisted property is an important asset class within a multi-asset portfolio. Sanlam Direct Property presents the case for including physical property.
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14 May 2020anemptytextllineProperty will be among the sectors most impacted by COVID-19 as many businesses battle to pay their rent. Catalyst Fund Managers discusses the outlook for listed property amid the pandemic.
