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you are currently viewing::South Africa: JSE Lists New Active and Global Etfs As Market Grows 29%February 20, 2026-The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has listed Amplify Investment Partners' first Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund on its Main Board.
The underlying fund invests in South African government bonds, corporate bonds and money-market instruments, with limited offshore exposure allowed under regulations. The strategy is actively managed to adjust allocations across market cycles. Amplify is a subsidiary of Sanlam Investment Holdings. Since its rebranding in 2019, assets under management have grown from ZAR 7.5 billion to ZAR 80 billion by the end of 2025. Source: africancapitalmarketsnews.com |
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