Rate cuts come to those who wait…
In a wide-ranging interview with FAnews, the intermediary portal, Mergence CIO Brad Preston chatted to Gareth Stokes about the likelihood of interest rate cuts, a soft or hard landing for the markets, and how Mergence is positioned to best benefit from likely scenarios.
Outlook for the IPO market
Brad Preston, Mergence CIO, shared his insights on the contracting IPO market and its implications during an interview with Natassia Arendse on SABC News.
JSE thists for Coca-Cola’s delayed mega-IPO
What factors could slow down the JSE delisting trend? There are several influences, including the global IPO market and global interest rates. Read what Brad Preston, Mergence CIO, told Business Day.
The real cost of Transnet
In the News24 Business Brief newsletter, Mergence CIO, Brad Preston, quantifies how Transnet’s dysfunction has led to the loss of certain exports.
What the JSE delisting trend means for your pension fund
The trend of delisting on the JSE carries implications for various stakeholders, including pension funds. Mergence CIO Brad Preston shares his insights on this topic in Today’s Trustee.
Who will win the RWC? Fortunately financial analysts know – sort of
Utilising statistics in the realm of sports: The Mergence Market Snippet about the Rugby World Cup, authored by CIO Brad Preston, piqued the interest of Tim Cohen, the editor at Daily Maverick.
JSE indices will be less global once ALSI and SWIX converge
What will be the impact of the JSE’s indices harmonization in 2024? Brad Preston, CIO of Mergence Investment Managers, delved into this question during a discussion with Stephen Cranston of Citywire.
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Sake/Netwerk utilises the Mergence Market Snippet on the Rand, compiled by CIO Brad Preston, on a weekly basis.
Emerging market currencies and rand weaken amid market volatility after Fitch cuts US credit rating
In a markets article featured in the Business Report, Mergence CIO Brad Preston is quoted discussing the Rand. He notes that the recent South Africa-specific risks are no longer fully reflected in the currency. The potential for additional Rand strength, he suggests, hinges on global factors, a weakening dollar, and a robust economic recovery in […]
Moneyweb: Naspers N shareholders unhappy with remuneration policy
Brad Preston, Mergence CIO, adds to the Naspers shareholders debate.
Moneyweb: Can anyone still think that corporate governance doesn’t matter?
Brad Preston, Mergence CIO, talks about corporate governance.
Moneyweb: Should asset managers be acting on CEO pay?
Moneyweb’s Patrick Cairns asks Mergence CIO Brad Preston about the role institutional shareholders can play regarding executive remuneration.