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The world has been coming to terms with the implications of the coronavirus for some weeks now, but it was only towards the end of last month that we experienced the level of volatility we would expect in equity markets given a crisis of this scale.

In the midst of what has been an extraordinary period of market volatility, please see below a video update from our Chief Investment Officer, Phil Smeaton, in which he discusses what has happened in global investment markets of late, what it means for us as investors and why now is a bad time to panic.

Join Sanlam Private Wealth and the South African Chamber of Commerce on the 29 January 2019 at 08am for a presentation by Pieter Fourie, Fund Manager of the award-winning Sanlam Global
High Quality Equity Fund. Pieter will give an insightful overview on Global Equities and how to navigate volatility using a proven high quality approach.

After weeks of falling asset prices, markets have started to recognise the value in beaten down stocks. Volatility has declined whilst both equity and bond markets have stabilised slightly.

Sanlam has expanded its offering in the Mauritian market to become the country’s go-to financial services group.

The Sanlam Group – which has the largest non-banking financial services footprint in Africa – is continuing to build its presence in Mauritius as well as further afield on the continent.

Sanlam, SAHAM’s partner since February 2016, will increase its stake in the capital of SAHAM Group’s insurance subsidiary, from 46.6% to 100%, according to the terms of an agreement reached on March 7th, 2018.

Read more on www.businesswire.com

International Adviser has been following the launch of Sanlam Private Wealth Mauritius.

A recent interview carried out by International Adviser with Shane Tremeer (managing director Sanlam Private Wealth Africa) outlines the “aggressive growth strategy” that Sanlam Private Wealth Mauritius are adopting. Read more on International Adviser.

Conditions met for acquisition of Morocco-based SAHAM Finances, turning Sanlam into leading pan-African financial services group.

Sanlam’s conclusion of its biggest acquisition to date transforms the Group into a leading financial services player in Africa, opening the way for a major growth drive on the continent