Events within the Eurozone seem to be building up at tremendous speeds. The uncertainty that reigned in 2011 has carried on into the current year and the possibility of a complete break-up is still on the cards. Will Greece return to the Drachma? Will the stronger economies turn their backs on their weaker neighbours? What will the world look like? And what is the ideal solution? Philip Shaw offers his perspective…
Research and Insights
Advances in the study of behavioural finance have shown that financial institutions may be better at managing money than individual investors. This is mainly because individuals are susceptible to ways of thinking and emotion, which affects the decision-making process. Are these psychological pitfalls avoidable? Are there strategies to block emotion and improve the performance of an individual investor? We find out…
Investec is publishing an analysis of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing privately-owned mid-sized companies. They provide hope that the country continues to develop world-class businesses that, with proprietary technology and an appetite for international markets, will be global players of the future.
Every six months, Investec speaks to the country’s leading entrepreneurs to gauge their confidence in the economy. Results for the latest Investec Entrepreneur Confidence Index reveal that while business leaders expect the general economic climate to deteriorate, they are optimistic about the future of their companies.
The developed economies have lost their lustre. China and India are displaying a few cracks in the growth story. Where else can an investor search for the next opportunity? Africa offers a range of reasons why returns could be higher than previously anticipated.