Why do SA retirement funds appear hesitant to invest in infrastructure?
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GUEST - Rob Southey, Head Investment Asset Consultants Momentum Corporate
As the nation awaits key fiscal announcements, one major question remains: how will South Africa fund its much-needed infrastructure development?
Despite repeated calls from the government for pension funds to step in and help finance roads, energy projects, and public transport, many retirement funds remain hesitant to invest in infrastructure. But why? Is it a question of risk, regulation, or returns? And could upcoming policy changes in the budget shift their stance?
As the nation awaits key fiscal announcements, one major question remains: how will South Africa fund its much-needed infrastructure development?
Despite repeated calls from the government for pension funds to step in and help finance roads, energy projects, and public transport, many retirement funds remain hesitant to invest in infrastructure. But why? Is it a question of risk, regulation, or returns? And could upcoming policy changes in the budget shift their stance?
