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STEPHEN CRANSTON: Asset management’s next generation not the giants of old
There’s no gorilla on the horizon because the trend has been towards niche firms
STEPHEN CRANSTON: Investec’s bold banking role amid digital disruption
Under the leadership of CEO Fani Titi, Investec has adapted to modern demands
STEVEN CRANSTON: Be sceptical about funds that claim to have best foresight
It's an illusion that with quicker data processing predictions should be more accurate
STEPHEN CRANSTON: Life insurance sector still larger than unit trusts
Claims and benefits worth R297bn paid in the first six months are much wider than those from the unit trust sector
STEPHEN CRANSTON: Ailing Old Mutual has its work cut out to catch up with competitors
Revival of sprawling group’s Symmetry brand may struggle amid tough competition
Steady Nedbank seeks scale
CEO Jason Quinn has plenty of experience at big financial institutions but prides himself on innovative ventures — and, with his charisma, has been a big driver of South Africa Day at Davos
STEPHEN CRANSTON: Who’s who in the BEE fund manager surveys
Coronation, with 51% black ownership, is now a constituent of the Alexforbes and 27four empowerment survey
Pick of the Month: Nedbank: consistent and reliable — and now making bold moves
Under Jason Quinn, it’s no longer content to be the ‘steady as she goes’ bank
STEPHEN CRANSTON: Multimanager SEI opens up with Mentenova partnership
Eugene Barbaneagra says there is only one way to invest: buy shares that are undervalued based on future profits
STEPHEN CRANSTON: Specialist lines give Santam an edge
CEO Tavaziva Madzinga has diversified from the insurer’s sluggish home base
