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Risk South Africa Rankings 2012
As the deadline for mandatory central clearing of standardised over-the-counter derivatives draws nearer, South African dealers and regulators face some major infrastructure questions. However, the uncertainty...
Nigeria opened up a local over-the-counter derivatives market last year – a big step for the sub-Saharan region. Dealers and hedgers are now hoping for growth across the region, but some big gaps need...
Operational risk management in Africa demands a specific set of models and practices, tailored for the unique demands of the region. Banks that try and shoehorn their global risk procedures into a localised...
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Absa Capital enjoys the boost from Barclays
Absa Capital has steadily expanded its structured products range in the past few years and is optimistic that new product offerings supported by parent company Barclays’ house views on strategy will push demand for structured products even further....
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South Africa: regime change
As South Africa’s insurers prepare for a risk-based solvency regime, it appears that the new capital rules could benefit life insurers, but non-life companies may not be so well off. Blake Evans-Pritchard reports
Basel's risk definitions open to interpretation in common-law countries...
The Basel Committee definitions of op risk, legal risk and compliance risk might not be adequate for countries with a common-law system, such as South Africa
Exchange-traded notes see huge demand in South Africa
Since their inception in 2010, the appeal to gain exposure to offshore financial markets using exchange traded notes has amplified, with an estimated surge of 1,143% in trade in 2011. A flood of ETNs are being listed on the exchange as regulators relax...
Sasfin punches above its weight
Sasfin Bank caters to the needs of onshore and offshore South African investors with products that adapt to difficult market conditions, characterised by high volatility and brisk market movements. Magda Ali speaks to Carl Isernhinke, chief investment...
South African investors favour gold ETFs over gold stocks
South African gold mining stocks underperformed the world's largest gold ETF by 10% in 2011, boosting demand for gold exchange-traded funds
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