No country is an island. Events in other countries can have a – negative or positive – impact on South Africa’s economy and subsequently on the investment portfolio of local retirement funds. These events are called geopolitical events and include civil unrest, trade agreements, economic policies and interest rates. This video explains how geopolitical events in Russia could affect South Africa’s economy and a retirement fund’s portfolio.
Further reading
Why trustees should read the news
The impact of geopolitics on your retirement fund portfolio
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