This report tracks the performance of a representative basket of South African private equity funds and is published quarterly. The purpose of the report is to provide stakeholders in South African private equity with insight into industry returns, and to establish...
Moving the Needle – Stewardship in China, released in June 2022, demystifies engagement and proxy voting practices as well as debunks common myths the West believes about investing in China. RisCura surveyed a wide range of global and local asset managers in China and...
RisCura, in partnership with the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, launched the 6th edition of the African Investing for Impact Barometer (AIFIB) in April 2022. The report showcases the most comprehensive and up-to-date Investing for Impact (IFI)...
The debate around engagement and divestment is nuanced, and it should be clear that both approaches are not mutually exclusive. There is room for both, depending on an investor’s objectives. RisCura’s Adam Bennot looks at the two approaches to determine when...
Active ownership, stewardship, proxy voting and engagement are more than just buzzwords. Understanding their impact and taking action is what drives real change for investors and broader society. Moving the Needle, released in November 2021, looks at engagement and...
RisCura, in partnership with ASISA, drafted the first formalised infrastructure standard, definition and classification for the investment industry. Click below to download the ASISA Infrastructure Investment Definition, Classification and Statistics Standard DOWNLOAD...
China continues to represent good opportunities for long-term investors. The market is huge with over 4000 companies, domestic growth remains robust (even if less strong than in previous years) and skilful managers continue to deliver outperformance. The regulatory...
The potential to participate in Chinese growth is an unprecedented opportunity for any global investor. The Case for China research explores why and how to invest in this booming economy, as well as what to look out for when investing in China. DOWNLOAD THE...
This research paper aims to provide a high-level overview of infrastructure investing to promote a general understanding of the investment theme. DOWNLOAD THE...
The Covid-19 pandemic is having a profound and lasting impact on the South African economy.In this research, Why Impact, RisCura’s research team outlines the overall objectives of its Impact and Development Fund of Fund and how it takes into consideration the National...
Our Bright Africa research initiative was launched in 2013. Access updates on Africa’s infrastructure development, imports and exports, institutional investors and both listed and unlisted markets. Download the Bright Africa reports below. Bright Africa 2013, click...
FSD Africa and RisCura undertook a study to identify, explain and address the root causes of “market failure” relating to Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”) on African stock exchanges. The study takes a robustly comparative approach, drawing out common challenges and...
