Tag: capital allocation

Private markets are less liquid than public markets. Locking up funds for a significant period is unfamiliar to many private investors. Regulators worldwide are concerned about risks associated with private assets during market stress. A key regulatory focus is on liquidity mismatches in open-ended funds investing in illiquid assets. These mismatches occur when funds allow excessive flexibility on redemptions.

Although decarbonising an investment portfolio is a multi-faceted, multi-stage exercise, it needn’t be complicated. Adding the dimension of sustainability – in this case, decarbonisation – to your portfolio construction process does not mean changing your approach entirely.

Prosus is successfully delivering on its commitments. The fundamentals of its operating businesses are improving, driving profitable growth. The ongoing open-ended buyback continues to compound value over time and the removal of the cross-holding agreement has greatly simplified the Group’s structure.

Naspers is successfully delivering on its commitments. The fundamentals of its operating businesses are improving, driving profitable growth. The ongoing open-ended buyback continues to compound value over time and the removal of the cross-holding agreement has greatly simplified the Group’s structure.

During the Climate Change Conference (COP 26), the world witnessed the launch of the global sustainability standard-setter, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). To meet the demand from international stakeholders, the objective of the ISSB is to provide sustainability-related information that will enable investors to make better economic and investment decisions.

Miners are stepping up to take a more prominent role in the energy transition. According to the United Nations Global Compact-Accenture Strategy CEO study, about 72% of mining and metals CEOs agree that sustainability issues, including decarbonisation, are 'very important' or 'important' to the future success of their businesses (compared to just 54% across all industries).

Naspers Limited (JSE: NPN) announced strong revenue growth with profitability in core operations for the year ending 31 March 2022. Building on the prior year’s standout performance, the Group’s ecommerce portfolio delivered revenue growth of 49% to US$10.7 billion.

Prosus N.V. (AEX: PRX) announced strong revenue growth with profitability in core operations for the year ending 31 March 2022. Building on the prior year’s standout performance, the Group’s ecommerce portfolio delivered revenue growth of 51%1 to US$9.8 billion.

As CFOs take on a more strategic role, other functions are increasingly looking to finance for near real-time and more accurate forecast reporting to make more informed business decisions. Although historical reporting remains relevant, organisations are looking to the finance role for instant guidance amid changing market dynamics.

Despite innovation and change in the finance function, many CFOs are taking on this critical leadership role only to continue running the finance function as is. The actual value-unlock is achieved by digitising your finance function to free up your teams to focus on improved capital allocation, identification of growth opportunities and innovation as well as the application of sustainability techniques to drive down operating costs and reduce your organisation's carbon footprint.