Proposals for stricter guidelines for foreign collective investment schemes
The updated guidelines focus on investor protection, derivatives usage, and strict reporting measures.
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CIS industry sees R42.3bn in net inflows as investor confidence rebounds
Assets under management grew to a R3.8 trillion, up 13.7% year-on-year, supported by strong equity market performance.
Treasury proposes new framework to regulate hedge funds outside CIS
The proposal is for hedge funds to be subject to a different tax regime, potentially removing the ‘revenue versus capital distinction’ that causes tax uncertainty.
Life insurers, investment companies report a 46% surge in fraud and dishonesty
The industry lost at least R175.9 million last year but prevented losses of R1.5 billion through enhanced detection efforts, says ASISA.
New era for Raging Bull Awards as passive funds join the line-up
This is one of the significant changes to the eligibility criteria.
ASISA says revised classification standard will make unit trust comparisons easier
The higher offshore investment limit necessitated a review of the standard.
Unit trust outflows hit R6bn, but market performance pushes AUM higher
Jittery investors continue to forego the benefits of remaining invested in equity portfolios over the long term.
Profile releases rules for new unit trust awards
The highest Total Expense Ratio for each qualifying retail fund will be used for the performance calculations
Profile to launch new unit trust award after ending relationship with Personal Finance
Independent Media says the Raging Bull Awards will continue with a new data provider.
Investors reap the rewards of staying the course in (global) equities
Excluding reinvestments, the local CIS industry experienced net outflows in the year and the quarter to the end of March 2024.
CIS managers warned against breaching the portfolio exposure limits
The exceptions to the exposure limits do not apply when the limits are breached because distributions are re-invested, the FSCA says.
Assets held by collective investment schemes reach new record high
ASISA attributes the growth to market performance and net inflows of R110 billion over the 12 months to the end of December 2023.
FSCA clears the way for CIS managers to establish retail feeder hedge funds
The 75% investment limit in Board Notice 52 inadvertently excluded the establishment of retail feeder hedge funds as a portfolio style.
How the independent financial adviser market fared in 2023
Insights from Ninety One on the sector’s investment flows, fee trends, and revenue growth.
FSCA publishes extensive draft Conduct Standard for CIS managers
Implementing the draft Conduct Standard will have cost implications for CIS managers – some of which may be substantial, particularly for smaller managers.
Volatility results in decline in CIS assets under management in the third quarter
But AUM grew by 11% when measured over the 12 months to the end of September.
