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Software has become the centre of modern innovation and industry disruption. ISHRETH HASSEN writes about the profound implications of software’s inexorable progress.

Foord’s flagship global fund, the Foord International Trust (FIT), was launched 20 years ago this March. Multiple-counsellor portfolio manager BRIAN ARCESE examines the fund’s performance through the lens of the investment cycle.

At the Meet the Team investor functions in November, MIKE SOEKOE discussed Foord’s outlook for investment markets in 2017. Mike’s presentation focused on capital preservation, as well as the effect of uncertainty and extreme volatility on investors' decisions. This article is an overview of his presentation.

Foord Asset Management employs different administrators in various jurisdictions to support its offshore investment funds. PAUL CLUER reports on the 2017 initiative to consolidate these service providers.

In the article “The Future Is Not What It Is Used To Be”, published on 11 November 2016, Paul Cluer addressed the issue of lower future returns, noting that “for now, Foord’s portfolio managers are in capital preservation mode.” SIHLE LUKHELE takes a closer look at this concept and what it means for investor portfolios.