Botswana and beyond: The risks and rewards of investing offshore
Batswana have historically invested in farming as their post-retirement activity to sustain their livelihoods. However, younger generations appear to be less interested in farming and more drawn to capital market-related investments, such as buying shares on the Botswana Stock Exchange – or even offshore. Easy access to information has increased awareness of and interest in well-known global brands as investors look to diversify their portfolios. Gaolatlhe Monyamane discusses the value and risk of investing offshore for the average Motswana.
All insights
Cybersecurity and the impact on retirement savers and their administrators
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in conjunction with the Prudential Authority (PA) published the Joint Standard 2 of 2024, titled “Cybersecurity...
Group risk: Where are we today and where to next?
The group risk insurance landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, influenced by both global events and local developments. Ielyaas Gamiet, manage...
Geopolitics in flux: The impact of fast, constant changes on South African markets
In recent years, South African markets have been significantly influenced by global political developments. Cross-border conflicts, political tensions and...
Bridging the gap: Tech- and AI-driven expansion of pension access
More than half of the world’s population owns smartphones, and new, innovative apps are popping up daily. What can the proliferation of tech solutions in...
How the retirement regulatory landscape is changing
The local retirement market has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by major regulatory changes. Felicia Hlophe, senior legal advis...
Great expectations - raising the bar
Markets are a race between fundamentals and expectations. When fundamentals get ahead, expectations have to catch up and prices follow. But when expectations...
How shifting global headwinds and local pressures shape inflation in Botswana
Global inflation dynamics continue to be shaped by the winds of geopolitical tension, shifting monetary policy and rising economic nationalism. Ntsoaki Rampa...