Quota or Catalyst? Interrogating the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations Through a DEI Lens

This paper analyses the Employment Equity (EE) Regulations of April 2025, assessing their potential to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in South African workplaces. It argues that while the regulations represent a progressive shift towards substantive equality, implementation challenges and systemic barriers persist. Key themes explored include wage inequality, skills development spending, flexibility in […]

Monthly financial markets outlook | July 2025

Developed market assets ended the second quarter of 2025 strongly, buoyed by robust corporate earnings, easing monetary conditions, and a moderation in geopolitical risks toward the end of the period. The quarter began on a tense note following the announcement of U.S. “liberation tariffs” and the outbreak of a 12-day war between Iran and Israel, […]

Monthly financial markets outlook | June 2025

After three months of subdued performance, global equities rebounded strongly in May. South African financial markets extended their upward trend in May 2025, supported by a temporary pause in U.S.-China tariffs, easing market volatility. The 90 day pause in the U.S.-China tariff conflict in mid-May gave Chinese stocks a short-term boost. However, they lost steam, […]

The Importance of Estate Planning

Having an estate plan is an important responsibility to ensure that the distribution of your assets upon your death is done in accordance with your wishes. Yet, many people do not have one. The reality is that death can happen at any time, and being prepared as early as possible provides peace of mind for […]

Critical Review: Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document (March 2025)

Download the Review In this review, we assess the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (dtic) proposal for the establishment of a R100 billion Transformation Fund. We critically examine the document’s assumptions, highlight gaps in strategy and implementation, and offer constructive recommendations to strengthen its impact on economic transformation, enterprise and supplier development (ESD), and […]

βeta Solutions Quarterly Style Analysis – Q1 2025

2024 was a unique year when considering the SA equity market, with the key focus being on sentiment. A key driver that has been the subject of much debate and discussion is the ‘somewhat’ expected outcome of the GNU. Yes, it was the path of least resistance and made the most sense, yet it’s impact […]

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