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Feb 184 min read
BPOPF’s Early Investing Insights: Balancing Equities for Growth and Bonds for Stability
BPOPF model assumes that an individual starts working around age 25 and remains invested for approximately 35 years before retiring at 60
Feb 43 min read
Retirement Funds Got P7 Billion Richer as BSE Expanded in Size
The surge is largely driven by rising stock prices on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Bifm Global Sustainable Fund Posts 1.66% Return as US Market Gains Drive Growth
Bifm said stock selection was adverse in the second quarter, particularly in information technology, healthcare, and financials.
Apr 15, 20244 min read
National Pension Scheme Takes Center Stage In Retirement for All
While existing private pension funds face participation challenges, the proposed scheme promises inclusivity and adaptability. With...
Mar 23, 20242 min read
BPOPF’s Adoption of Actively Managed ETFs Sparks Optimism
BSE says it will contribute to the growth of this market segment Believes product will entice retail investors The Botswana Stock...
Mar 23, 20243 min read
BSE Pushes for Explicit ETF Allocation in Pension Fund Regulations
ETFs emerge as a crucial investment option Bolokwe Encourages Investors to Explore Diverse ETF Opportunities Kopano Bolokwe, the Head of...
Mar 20, 20242 min read
Pension Funds Repartriate P8bn
Parliament approves increase of bond program to P55bn Asset Managers Repatriate P8 Billion Serame emphasises the importance of supporting...
Mar 14, 20242 min read
IMF Urges Caution in managing liquidity of retirement funds
Says new regulation transfers savings to household The new Retirement Fund Act, adopted in 2022, is very likely to impact the liquidity...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Asset Managers Grapple with Rise in Cash Holdings for Pensions
Cash held by pension funds surged by 40% Deposit rates come down Influx of funds sparks new investment ideas As at December 2023,...
Mar 13, 20242 min read
BoB CFO Pleads For Fee Reductions to Boost Pensions’ Performances
Pension Society Conference Highlights Urgency for Adequate Savings In a keynote address at the Botswana Pension Society Conference,...
Mar 11, 20244 min read
Fund Manager Recommends ESG Investing Should Capture Demographic Expectations
Draws lessons from an academic study Gen-Z and millennials show increased concern for ESG factors Says Botswana may show similar trends...
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Bifm’s Global Sustainable Growth Fund Rides on the AI Wave
Bifm attributed its performance to the Magnificent Seven Despite facing challenges during the third quarter of 2023, the Botswana...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
Consumer Sector Drives Bifm’s Local Equity Fund Returns
Consumer goods stocks leverage price increases across their product offerings Banking sector also contributed to the overall positive...
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Bifm’s Money Market Fund Outperforms despite pressure on yields
The Pula Money Market Fund managed by Botswana Insurance Fund Management (Bifm) achieved a return of 2.04% in the final quarter of 2023,...
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Banks Navigate Evolving Landscape of Pension Fund Environment
Envisions strategic opportunities for new and existing products Stresses the importance of aligning risk profiles with the risks involved...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
BPOPF Calls for Optimal Fixed Income Allocation Amidst Influx of Billions
Asset allocation in fixed income is currently underutilised P1.2 billion in cash remains uninvested FNBB sees opportunity to enhance...
Oct 17, 20235 min read
Tsunami of liquidity spells the end of conservatism for Botswana asset managers
Focus tends to be on blue chips BSE building a pipeline of equity listings, notes lack of support for corporate actions “We need to...
Oct 12, 20233 min read
African Equities Outperform DPF Asset Classes
Global Equities come second boosted by AI China worst performing with a decline of63% Net Total Assets increased by 4.52% Debswana...
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