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The rise of social media means that rumour and opinion can spread around the world in seconds and cause the financial markets to rise and fall irrespective of the underlying strengths and weaknesses of the listed companies. Here are seven examples of posts that moved the markets.

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we summarise the key market developments.

A new year dawns with a heightened need for a fresh start. With 2020 now firmly behind us, we can approach this year with renewed hope and a desire to seek new and exciting opportunities. Caution will need to be exercised, but there is much to feel positive about.

Sanlam Investments today announces that it has agreed to assume responsibility for managing eight funds currently managed by Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP.

After years of negotiations, the UK and the EU have finally agreed a deal. Sanlam CIO Phil Smeaton shares his initial view on the fallout for investors.

The pandemic has galvanised many people to help the vulnerable and elderly during the Covid-19 crisis. Guest writer Ray Philpott finds out what motivates these actions.

The word ‘unprecedented’ was deemed the most overused word of 2020, but there are few better ways to describe the past year. As light starts to flicker at the end of the tunnel, we reflect on an extraordinary period and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Sanlam CIO Phil Smeaton assesses market conditions, the investment outlook and the resulting impact on our clients' portfolios in this month's investment update.