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2021 Q4 Comments from the Chief Operating Officer

I was recently reminded about a project initiated in 2014 by Scottish artist Katie Paterson. Termed “Future Library”, the aim is that a...

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2021 Q4

Insights categories - Markets and economy

The transition into the post-pandemic world

By Sandy McGregor on 27 Jan 2022

Reading time: 19 mins

It is remarkable the extent to which the future is hidden from us. We all conduct our lives largely in terms of our experiences in the recent past, assuming...

Insights categories - Markets and economy

The trouble with municipalities

By Londa Nxumalo on 27 Jan 2022

Reading time: 7 mins

The extensive infrastructure needs of South African municipalities provide an opportunity for long-term bond investors – such as retirement funds – to help...

Insights categories - Offshore investing

Orbis: President’s letter 2021

By Adam R. Karr on 27 Jan 2022

Reading time: 15 mins

In his inaugural president’s letter, Adam Karr, from our offshore partner, Orbis, shares some thoughts about himself, the path forward for Orbis, the market...

Insights categories - Personal investing

How to apply “cathedral thinking” in your investment approach

By Marise Bester and Daniella Bergman on 27 Jan 2022

Reading time: 14 mins

The prolonged stress of the pandemic has heightened many investors’ focus on the now, interfering with the ability to make sound decisions that improve the...

Insights categories - Retirement

Could you survive on less than a third of your income in retirement?

By Twanji Kalula on 12 Aug 2024

Reading time: 12 mins

Despite taking steps to save, millions of South Africans are at risk of having to make significant lifestyle-related downgrades when they are no longer...

Insights categories - Corporate citizenship

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Entrepreneurship for the common good – despite COVID-19 barriers

By Yogavelli Nambiar on 27 Jan 2022

Reading time: 10 mins

Yogavelli Nambiar, CEO of the Foundation, takes us through the highs and lows of another pandemic-affected year.

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