As an investor communications and design agency, it is critical that we maintain a close view of the trends shaping capital markets, listed companies and the broader investment ecosystem in South Africa. At Decusatio Investor Communications, we track industry signals, media behaviour and search data to inform how we advise clients and partners.
Each month, we compile a trends overview that supports our decision-making and highlights emerging themes in investor relations, B2B communications and financial PR. Below are some of the key Investor Communications trends we have identified as the 2026 business year gets underway.
What are our data channels telling us?
Data sits at the centre of our approach to investor communications. As the year begins to gather momentum, we have been closely monitoring our website analytics and Google search data to understand what topics are front of mind for investors, executives and communications teams.
Based on recent activity, the following search phrases and keywords are trending:
- Heartwood Properties
- Fabricio Bloisi
- Homechoice / Weaver Fintech
- What is the purpose of creating an impact report?
- BizNews TV Alec Hogg
- Investing in marketing
These keywords reflect both ongoing interest in specific listed companies and a broader shift towards more structured thinking around impact reporting, media platforms and marketing investment in 2026.
Why these investor communication themes matter
Heartwood Properties
There is limited independent coverage of Cape Town Stock Exchange (CTSE)-listed businesses. Our Meet the Management offering remains one of the few platforms to have unpacked the Heartwood Properties investment case, which helps explain sustained search interest in the company.
Fabricio Bloisi
As CEO of Naspers and Prosus, Fabricio Bloisi continues to attract above-average search volumes relative to other South African technology executives. We have previously highlighted Bloisi as a strong example of effective investor communications and stakeholder engagement in the local market.
Homechoice / Weaver Fintech
Homechoice’s rebrand to Weaver Fintech has renewed interest in the group. We have previously interviewed the management team as part of our Meet the Management series, contributing to search traction around the business.
What is the purpose of creating an impact report?
This remains a consistently trending query. As organisations place greater emphasis on ESG, sustainability and stakeholder transparency, impact reporting has become a core investor communications tool. We have unpacked this topic in more detail previously and continue to see growing interest from both listed and private companies.
BizNews TV and Alec Hogg
The South African business media landscape continues to evolve, with BizNews TV, under the leadership of Alec Hogg, adopting a clear video-first strategy. With more than 280,000 YouTube subscribers, the platform has built a loyal and influential audience focused on business, investing and political economy content.
Investing in marketing
This is a newer search phrase in our data set, but an encouraging one. It suggests that organisations are actively planning their marketing and communications spend for 2026, including how investor communications fits into broader brand and stakeholder strategies.
Cartesian Capital lists new AMETF and AMC on the JSE
We were pleased to support Cartesian Capital with the listing of its new Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) and Actively Managed Certificate (AMC) on the JSE.
These listings reflect the growing appetite for actively managed investment products within the South African market. Our work included the development of investor-facing marketing collateral, press releases, engagement with the JSE and key stakeholders, as well as social media support around the listing.
Reuters Institute highlights global media and communications trends
The Reuters Institute recently released its annual Trends and Predictions report, offering valuable insight into how publishers and media executives see the year ahead. Key themes from the report include:
- The impact of AI on search traffic, with some platforms down as much as 40% year-on-year
- The evolving role of AI in content creation and distribution
- The continued importance of original investigative journalism
- The growing centrality of YouTube and video journalism
- Changing relationships between news creators and influencers
For investor communications professionals, these trends reinforce the need to adapt messaging formats and distribution strategies.
JSE clashes with the Information Regulator
A closely watched legal matter involving the JSE and the Information Regulator has attracted attention from investors and listed company executives.
The case originates from a complaint by a shareholder linked to JSE-listed enX Group, who requested disclosure of parties involved in trading the company’s shares. The JSE declined, citing privacy concerns, while other market participants argue that such information is in the public interest.
There is a detailed write-up of the matter available via Daily Maverick, and the outcome could have implications for transparency and disclosure standards.
Discovery faces a client communications challenge
JSE-listed Discovery began the year with a significant reputation and communications issue after informing approximately 16,000 healthcare clients that they would need to repay overpayments made by the administrator.
Following strong stakeholder backlash, Discovery opted to absorb the financial cost. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of clear, proactive client and investor communications, particularly when dealing with sensitive financial issues.
Looking for an Investor Communications and Design agency?
If your business is looking to strengthen its investor communications, financial PR or B2B communications strategyin 2026, we would welcome the opportunity to engage.
Our team has experience working across reports, press releases, media engagement, listings support and digital assets, with a proven track record of securing credible coverage for our clients.
To discuss how we can support your investor communications objectives, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.