Why is corporate South Africa sitting on R1.5 trillion in cash?
Update: 2025-08-05
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Corporate SA’s debt levels have plunged to a 19-year low, leaving balance sheets flush with nearly R1.5 trillion in largely undeployed cash reserves. What’s driving this cautious capital positioning, and where is all that money going?
In this episode, Charlene Klöhn, Head of Corporate Cash Solutions at STANLIB is joined by Kevin Lings, STANLIB Chief Economist, to unpack the shifting dynamics in the money market and enhanced yield space. They explore the strategic thinking behind corporate cash hoarding, the macroeconomic signals influencing these decisions, and the investment avenues currently gaining momentum.
Any commentary or forecasts indicated in this document are for information purposes only and not guaranteed to occur. Additional information about products/funds is available on the Minimum Disclosure Document/Factsheets which can be obtained from the website (www.stanlib.com).
STANLIB is an authorised Financial Services Provider in terms of FAIS and a registered representative manager in terms of CISCA.
In this episode, Charlene Klöhn, Head of Corporate Cash Solutions at STANLIB is joined by Kevin Lings, STANLIB Chief Economist, to unpack the shifting dynamics in the money market and enhanced yield space. They explore the strategic thinking behind corporate cash hoarding, the macroeconomic signals influencing these decisions, and the investment avenues currently gaining momentum.
Any commentary or forecasts indicated in this document are for information purposes only and not guaranteed to occur. Additional information about products/funds is available on the Minimum Disclosure Document/Factsheets which can be obtained from the website (www.stanlib.com).
STANLIB is an authorised Financial Services Provider in terms of FAIS and a registered representative manager in terms of CISCA.
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