South Africa: Key issues and challenges Published by Mark Mobius on 21 March 2017 What renowned investor Mark Mobius learned from a recent visit to South Africa.
South Africa’s sporting and economic scorecard Published by Mark Mobius on 16 October 2015 Similar to sports teams, promising economies sometimes fail to play to their full potential, and South Africa’s economy has seen some struggles in the past few years.
A new way forward for Nigeria? Published by Mark Mobius on 15 April 2015 “The long-term, fundamental case for Nigeria looks strong to us for several reasons.”
Mark Mobius: Africa’s power sector offers ‘potentially attractive opportunities’ Published by Mark Mobius on 22 January 2015 If the challenge posed by Africa’s electric power deficit is monumental, so is the effort currently going into addressing the problem.
Mark Mobius: The role of technology in accelerating emerging markets’ growth Published by Mark Mobius on 15 September 2014 Technology is linking potential customers to markets at a rate that would have seemed impossible even a decade ago
Banking on BRICS Published by Mark Mobius on 2 September 2014 “If the BRICS countries are able to achieve unity of purpose, I think this group and its new development bank could become very powerful in changing the global financial landscape.”
Mark Mobius: How big are emerging markets? Published by Mark Mobius on 9 July 2014 Statistical studies of gross domestic product in emerging markets have been in the news recently.
Mark Mobius on why Nigeria is an African giant Published by Mark Mobius on 15 May 2014 The development of Nigeria has great implications for the entire continent.
Emerging markets outlook: Shaping the next decade Published by Mark Mobius on 15 January 2014 The Templeton Emerging Markets Group highlights trends that could affect investment in emerging markets.
Africa’s ‘glass with attitude’ Published by Mark Mobius on 24 October 2013 Diamonds continue to be an important resource and source of wealth in many African countries.
Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
Don’t follow the herd when investing – lessons from Botswana Published by Mark Mobius on 29 April 2013 Many of us are conditioned to believe that the collective wisdom of the masses is superior to our own individual ideas.
Investing in Africa: misconceptions and realities Published by Mark Mobius on 22 January 2013 There are many misconceptions about investing in developing markets, and Africa certainly has its fair share.
Will South Africa’s struggles overshadow its potential? Published by Mark Mobius on 12 October 2012 South Africa has faced some struggles recently, but I think they can be overcome, and a brighter future could be ahead there for its people.
