As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches and against a backdrop of global monetary easing, a weakening US dollar, and waning US growth relative to the rest of the world, we explore six core areas of how the two candidates' differing policy positions will impact emerging markets and South Africa.

Financial services group 27four has earlier today (Wednesday 30 October) launched South Africa’s first benchmarking framework to measure diversity, equity, and inclusion for the asset management sector. The framework was launched during a media event held at the JSE in Johannesburg.

The 31st October marks the UN’s World Cities Day, a day earmarked to promote international cooperation in the creation of urban areas that are not only engines of growth, but beacons of sustainability, resilience, and prosperity for all.

With less than a week until Americans head to the polls, the outcome of the presidential race remains highly uncertain. Adding to this uncertainty, this election cycle has featured several unusual developments. Chief Investment Officer at Old Mutual Wealth Private Clients, Andrew Dittberner gives his perspective on the upcoming US Elections.

Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist, examines Germany and China’s economic struggles, highlighting Germany’s manufacturing dependence and China’s high investment yet low consumption. Both economies face challenges that impact global markets and create investment uncertainties.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to investing. At best, the savvy investor knows the importance of investing in shares, as this is the single asset class that delivers inflation-beating returns over the long term.