Investor Communications Trends – August 2025

by Marc Ashton | Aug 18, 2025 | Thought Leadership

Investor communications and marketing professionals in South Africa are navigating a rapidly evolving landscape where B2B marketing trends are reshaping how companies engage with stakeholders. From the growing role of digital channels to heightened expectations around...

What Is the purpose of creating an Impact Report?

by Marc Ashton | Aug 9, 2025 | Thought Leadership

In recent years, businesses have shown a growing curiosity: what is the purpose of an Impact Report? This question reflects a broader trend, especially as organisations in South Africa and beyond ramp up efforts around B-BBEE – such as Enterprise and...

The state of SA’s ETF market in June 2025

by Marc Ashton | Jun 13, 2025 | Meet The Management

South Africa has a vibrant Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market which is rapidly evolving to incorporate a variety of new products – these including Actively Managed ETFs (AMETFs).  As of the start of 2025, there are over 80 ETFs listed on the JSE, with total...

[Watch] Can RH Bophelo narrow its NAV gap in 2025? 

by Marc Ashton | Jun 9, 2025 | Meet The Management

Is it a structural issue on the JSE when a business reports a Net Asset Value (NAV) of around R16 per share but is trading at under R2?  This is the question that needs to be asked when looking at a business like JSE-listed RH Bophelo which operates in the healthcare...

[Watch] Altvest Capital – Financial Results June 2025

by Marc Ashton | Jun 6, 2025 | Meet The Management

As a company, we are passionate about building a thriving investor ecosystem which includes helping small and mid-cap businesses listed on the JSE and Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE) to connect with their shareholder base.  A major challenge facing listed businesses...