Africa
IDAD on why investors should take a fresh look at structured notes
Structured products should have a place in any investor’s modern portfolio, especially where pension transfers are concerned, explains Graeme McCallion, Africa sales manager of iDAD.
Advisory firm launches ‘aggressive’ African growth strategy
Sanlam Private Wealth (SPW), is adopting an “aggressive growth strategy” according to Africa managing director Shane Tremeer.
Analysis: Political uncertainty keeps South African advisers in limbo
As South African financial advisers await the election of president Jacob Zuma’s successor with bated breath, where this political uncertainty leaves the implementation of the Twin Peaks reforms and the next phases of RDR is anyone’s guess.
Sanlam acquires Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company
In a move to expand its visibility in east Africa, Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) has acquired Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company for a purchase price of $6.5m.
DeVere abandons part of South Africa court appeal
DeVere Investment has dropped two of the three points of appeal it lodged after losing a South Africa Labour Appeal Court ruling that it had to pay fired area manager Ross Pennell outstanding commission, notice, and an unpaid bonus.