Investec Asset Management - Global Press office Home About us Investment expertise Insight Literature Contact us Collapse/Expand Search Press office This page is for journalists only and should not be relied upon by anyone else. Nigeria elections: positive outcome for Africa’s biggest economy 01.04.2015 Joseph Rohm, portfolio manager at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the recent Nigerian elections Read more John Stopford: US rate hike - imminent 13.03.2015 The latest employment figures from the US path the way for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve. For global markets, what are the implications? Listen now The trend is no longer the investor’s friend 05.03.2015 Investors have benefited from the equity bull market that has prevailed for the last five years, but we believe the trend may no longer be the investors friend. In this environment, it is crucial to place a greater emphasis on capital preservation. Read more Investec Asset Management announces use of Stock Connect in UCITS fund range 12.02.2015 Read more Gold shares should shine in 2015 10.02.2015 Daniel Sacks and Hanré Rossouw, portfolio managers at Investec Asset Management, share their views on the year ahead for South African resources shares. They manage the Investec Commodity Fund. Read more Transformation of finance needed to put world on sustainable growth path 03.02.2015 Speaking today at a Financing for Sustainable Development Forum co-organised by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Investec Asset Management, hosts Prof Jeffrey Sachs and Hendrik du Toit, CEO, Investec Asset Management, explored new frameworks for the role of public and private sector participants in achieving sustainable economic development with leading figures across the spheres of financial services and policy-making. Read more Tone of MPC statement key to rate expectations 22.01.2015 Ahead of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) first monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting for the year, the big conundrum will be the tone they take in this statement. Read more Investing in global franchises 16.01.2015 Clyde Rossouw, manager of the Investec Global Franchise Fund talks to Maike Currie, Fidelity Personal Investing, about Warren Buffett and investing in industry leading, ‘quality’ brands across the globe. Read more Investec Asset Management and songo.info: a partnership for the future 16.01.2015 Investec Asset Management is proud to announce a three-year partnership with sports and education charity songo.info, as part of its corporate social investment initiatives. Read more The Duke of Cambridge presents the second Tusk Conservation Awards in partnership with Investec Asset Management 26.11.2014 Read more Subdued inflation will keep rates on hold 19.11.2014 October’s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) rate of 5.9% is very much in line with expectations and should reassure the market that underlying inflation is reasonably contained. We see no reason for the South African Reserve Bank to hike rates tomorrow. Read more Investec Asset Management’s Strategist Michael Power gives his latest views on emerging markets in the FT’s beyondbrics blog 22.10.2014 Read more MTBPS: Keeping wages in check is crucial 20.10.2014 African countries have tapped into global capital markets with much enthusiasm by issuing sovereign Eurobonds, but we believe there is still significant opportunity to be unlocked with the development of domestic bonds markets on the continent. Read more Africa’s opportunity lies in the deepening of domestic bond markets 06.10.2014 African countries have tapped into global capital markets with much enthusiasm by issuing sovereign Eurobonds, but we believe there is still significant opportunity to be unlocked with the development of domestic bonds markets on the continent. Read more John Stopford - ECB under pressure 01.10.2014 Inflation in the Eurozone has hit a five-year low placing more pressure on the ECB and allowing the US dollar to continue its upward momentum. Listen now Shortlist announced for Tusk Conservation Awards in partnership with Investec Asset Management 25.09.2014 The Tusk Conservation Awards, launched in 2013 and presented in London by Royal Patron HRH the Duke of Cambridge, today announced the finalists for the 2014 awards. Read more Time for the SARB to go on hold? 12.09.2014 Nazmeera Moola, economist and strategist, discusses why the South African Reserve Bank may only have to hike interest rates next year. Read more Report release: Commodities will play key role in Africa’s growth in coming decade 08.09.2014 Sir Paul Collier’s latest report for the Investec Investment Institute, entitled ‘The long view: Making the most of Africa’s natural resources’ discusses commodities playing a key role in Africa’s growth in the coming decade. Read more Investec Asset Management significantly broadens UK Equity offering 03.09.2014 Announcement that Simon Brazier, Blake Hutchins, Ben Needham, Anna Farmbrough and Neil Finlay will join Investec Asset Management in November 2014 from Threadneedle Investments. Read more Three reasons why gold is poised for a strong 2H 2014 01.09.2014 In recent months there has been renewed investor interest in gold, with the first half of 2014 seeing the gold price rise by 10%. Read more Another tough call for SARB this week, but hike may just be on the cards 15.07.2014 The economic situation has hardly improved since the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) previous monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, making this makes this week’s interest rate decision so much more difficult. Though it would be a very close call, we expect a rate hike of 25 basis points, says Nazmeera Moola, economist and strategist at Investec Asset Management. Read more Rates will rise, despite poor growth 27.05.2014 South Africa’s GDP for the first quarter of this year declined by 0.6% on a quarterly basis and while a weaker growth rate was widely expected, this figure has disappointed most analysts’ forecasts. Read more MPC keeps rates steady on stable data and rand improves as investors shun ruble 27.03.2014 Malcolm Charles, portfolio manager at Investec Asset Management, says the South African Reserve Bank has retained its credibility as inflation targeters, and with risks to the upside they stand ready to act. Read more SA Budget 2014: Treasury will hope their efforts are enough 19.02.2014 In a year when the economy desperately needs decisive leadership on its finances, circumstances will probably leave the Treasury with very little manoeuvring room and rather reliant on hoping that whatever they do is enough. Read more Tough choices for the SARB can make SA economy all the stronger 28.01.2014 On the eve of the first monetary policy committee meeting of the year, the South African Reserve Bank finds itself facing some very tough choices. A rate hike, however unpleasant, might just be the saving grace for an economy in distress. Read more Marco Orsi joins Investec Asset Management 21.01.2014 Investec Asset Management expands global distribution footprint with Italian hire. Read more 2014: Global 4Factor Equity Outlook 08.01.2014 Mark Breedon, co-Head of 4Factor Equities, highlights the team’s most important themes and market sectors for 2014. Read more Five income investment themes for 2014 23.12.2013 John Stopford, portfolio manager across the Investec Managed Solutions Range, gives five themes on investing for income in 2014. Read more Four equity investment themes for 2014 23.12.2013 Philip Saunders, portfolio manager across the Investec Managed Solutions Range, gives four equity themes for 2014. Read more Big seven a poor proxy for emerging markets 23.12.2013 Kemal Ahmed, portfolio manager of the Investec Horizon markets Strategy, explains why the big seven a poor proxy for emerging markets. Read more Tapering does not mean tightening 20.12.2013 Thanos Papasavvas, strategist at Investec Asset Management, shares his thoughts on the US Fed’s decision to commence tapering. Read more The Duke's Conservation Charity calls for nominations 04.12.2013 Tusk Conservation Awards in partnership with Investec Asset Management 2014 nominations now open Read more Pre-budget review: Not so rosy an outlook for the UK 03.12.2013 Max King, Portfolio Manager and Strategist on the Investec Asset Management Multi-Asset team discusses the UK economy ahead of the Autumn Statement. Read more Glencore listing on JSE will offer investors attractive alternative 12.11.2013 Glencore’s listing on the JSE tomorrow is a much-needed endorsement for South Africa as resources investment destination at a time when many are treading very carefully in this area. Read more Expect the ride to get bumpier 18.10.2013 This summer’s macroeconomic events have had remarkably little impact on financial markets. Warren Buffett once quipped, “The cemetery for seers has a huge section set aside for macro-forecasters. Read more Global bond yield on staggered march higher 17.10.2013 John Stopford, Co-Head of Investec Asset Management’s Global Multi Asset Team comments on global bond yields which have risen sharply since a timetable for phasing out QE was outlined by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke earlier this year. Read more Investec Asset Management launches super-clean share classes 19.09.2013 Investec Asset Management today announced the launch of ‘super-clean’ share classes across its UK-domiciled OEIC fund range, furthering its commitment to deliver greater transparency and simplicity to the end investor following the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review. Investec Asset Management will now offer a share class with a 0.65% AMC, which will be available to selected strategic distribution partners. Read more Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Tusk Conservation Awards in partnership with Investec Asset Management 13.09.2013 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the inaugural Tusk Conservation Awards developed in partnership with Investec Asset Management at The Royal Society in London this evening. Read more Investec Asset Management expands global footprint into Belgium market 28.08.2013 Further growing its global distribution footprint, Investec Asset Management is pleased to announce the registration in Belgium of a number of specialist and core funds from its Global Strategy Fund range. Read more Related links Press contacts Collapse/Expand Careers Fraud Alert Cookie Policy Terms & Conditions Sitemap Investec group Select your location and role to view strategy and fund content