Betting on Beijing – Why China may be the smartest risk SA investors can take

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Is it time for South African pension funds and private investors to reassess their bias toward developed markets – especially the US – and look to the East?

In this double interview, Citywire South Africa speaks with RisCura founder and director Jarred Glansbeek and Altvest chief investment officer Akshay Karan about China’s economic choreography, valuation mismatches, and why early-stage Chinese tech could be a worthwhile high-conviction bet.

Listen to the recording for an analysis of China’s investment influence.

24 Apr English South Africa Investing

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