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The South African inflation-linked market is still at a relatively early stage of development, but its growth has reached a plateau, mainly due to a lack of secondary market liquidity. The challenge now...
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South Africa - The African frontier
Securitisation is booming in South Africa, with issuance reaching record levels in 2006 and further growth expected this year. But there are signs that the local market may be reaching saturation point. Mark Pengelly reports
An introduction toinflation trading inSouth Africa
As inflation is gaining recognition as a separate asset class, Parin Gokaldas looks at thegrowing popularity of this nascent market among South Africa’s investors
Putting the accenton added value
South Africa’s capital markets clients needmore added-value solutions and fewerstructured products. Antoine Castel, ofCalyon South Africa, explains why
Targeted development
The South African government has proposed that pension funds set aside a certain proportion of their portfolios for targeted development investments. However, some managers claim the risk/return profile of these investments is not suitable for pension...
Inflation-linked products in South Africa
Rand Merchant Bank explores a dynamicmarket at a ‘frontier’ stage of development,which presents exciting opportunities forsavvy investors
Profile - Southern synergy
Absa Capital has spent the past year building the foundations of a model that combines Absa's rand-denominated balance sheet with Barclays Capital's risk management capabilities. Now, the bank is ready to crank up a gear. Nick Sawyer talks to Ian Axe,...
Hedge funds - Prime time
After years of minimal activity, South Africa's hedge fund industry is picking up pace. In response, some financial institutions are beefing up their prime brokerage operations. By Christopher Jeffery
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