CEO Update: Geopolitical Risk and Global Markets (March 2026)
Global markets have moved sharply in response to the conflict involving Iran and the Middle East. You may have noticed changes in fuel prices or heightened media coverage. Funds SA CEO John Piteo explains what’s happening in markets and how Funds SA is responding on behalf of clients.
What we’re seeing
- – Recent market movements reflect geopolitical uncertainty rather than a fundamental shift in economic conditions.
- – Volatility, where asset prices move quickly over short periods, is a normal feature of markets during times of global tension.
- – History shows that markets often stabilise and recover as uncertainty eases and outlooks become clearer.
How investments are positioned
- – Funds SA portfolios are not reliant on a single market, sector, or region.
- – Investments are diversified across asset classes, geographies, and strategies.
- – This diversification is designed to help cushion portfolios against shocks and reduce the impact of any single event.
What our team is doing
- – Our investment team is actively monitoring developments and managing risk and liquidity.
- – Decisions are guided by long-term objectives and disciplined investment strategy, not short-term headlines.
- – Funds SA has managed multiple periods of market disruption, and that experience informs our approach today.
Our focus remains on managing risk, protecting capital and delivering long-term investment outcomes for our clients.
Disclaimer: Information contained on this channel is provided by Funds SA and is general in nature. It does not take into account individual objectives, financial situations or needs and should not be relied on as personal financial advice. You should seek professional advice before relying on the information. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Forward-looking statements are predictions only and may be affected by inaccurate assumptions and/or known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors which may be beyond the control of Funds SA. Actual results or performance may vary materially.
