
[TOP STORY] Investment an increasingly important driver of global growth
KPMG SA’s Frank Blackmore believes that ‘whereas everybody overseas is basically a price taker, a market taker, Africa can make itself a market maker’.
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KPMG SA’s Frank Blackmore believes that ‘whereas everybody overseas is basically a price taker, a market taker, Africa can make itself a market maker’.

Danie Dörfling-Kruger from Moore Infinity unpacks Equites Property’s results as it largely exits the UK, PSG Financial Services navigating a tougher trading environment, and Famous Brands continuing to lag Spur. Frank Blackmore, from KPMG SA, explores the shifting investment landscape as investment rather than consumer spending emerges as a key growth driver. Plus, Simon looks at the positive feedback loop in the bond market as Treasury potentially reduces new bond issuance.

Barry Kaganson, CEO of Auria Senior Living, points to the worrying projection that ‘about one in six South Africans will be over the age of 60 by 2050’ – many requiring mental, physical and financial assistance.

A look at China’s stock market struggles as US markets reach new highs, and why South Africa is ill-prepared for its ageing population.

Citadel Fiduciary partner Mbonisi Ndlovu reviews the impacts of the proposed Regulation of Trusts Bill 2026.

A look at the sharp sell-off in Bytes Technology shares following its results and acquisition of CyberOne, and whether South Africa’s auditing profession is ready for the future.

Izak Odendaal of Old Mutual Wealth looks at why global bond turmoil is putting local bonds in focus ahead of the MTBPS.

Alyssa Viljoen from Merchant West Investments unpacks Boxer's strong cash conversion and new CEO. Izak Odendaal of Old Mutual Wealth looks at why global bond turmoil is putting local bonds in focus ahead of the MTBPS. Plus, Duma Mxenge from Satrix explains the all-important effective annual cost and why investors need to understand it.

‘It really is a good story for the mining industry’ notes PwC partner Vuyiswa Khutlang.

The Top 40 records its lowest weekly close of the year. Buying opportunity or cause for concern? Nick Kuze from Sanlam Private Wealth weighs in, and US earnings season kicks off with the banks. PwC's Vuyiswa Khutlang unpacks the state of SA's mining sector, while Liberty's Zandile Makhoba discusses research showing how South Africans overspend on celebrations.
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