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Mesh makes the ‘magic’ of compounding open to all
Investors call it the eighth wonder of the world. Every fund manager knows the old quote that, “He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” 12 Nov 2024 Read more

Mesh makes it easy to invest in the BRNDZ you know
We buy and use certain brands every day. So why don’t we invest in these companies? That simple question lies at the heart of the Λnßro World’s Biggest BRNDZ AMC, a USD-based Actively Managed Certificate (AMC), a listed global equity portfolio now available on digital capital markets platform Mesh.trade. 1 Nov 2024 Read more

Mesh.trade makes Λnβro Unicorn Global Equity AMC available to South African investors
Mesh.trade, the pioneering digital capital markets platform that streamlines the process of capital raising and investing through the issuance and trade of tokenised financial assets, has made a thematic listed global equity portfolio that tracks potential 'unicorns' available to investors. 30 Oct 2024 Read more

It’s time for capital markets to be open to all
A prolonged period of no load shedding and a government of national unity that appears to be holding steady has infused the economy with a sense of optimism. A recent survey found that business confidence is at a two-year high, meaning all things considered, the economy is on track for a period of sustained growth. 24 Oct 2024 Read more

Tokenised ETFs offer attractive investment options
As South Africa continues to navigate uncertain economic and political conditions, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can offer attractive solutions for investors looking for flexibility, diversification, and risk mitigation. 26 Jun 2024 Read more

Blockchain vs Crypto
The terms Blockchain and Bitcoin are often (wrongly) used interchangeably – even by savvy and sophisticated investors. But while the two are related, there’s a world of difference between cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. That difference lies at the heart of what we do at Mesh. 25 Jun 2024 Read more

Mesh.trade pioneers 'smart assets' a new frontier in capital markets
Financial markets all around the world are undergoing dynamic and fundamental shifts to adapt to macroeconomic changes and the rapid proliferation of technology. This dynamic evolution is proof that we have well and truly entered the era of Finance 3.0, says Mesh.trade co-founder and managing director Connie Bloem. 6 Mar 2024 Read more

Tokenisation 101: A whole new world of investment opportunities, and why it matters
The tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA) is exploding in the finance world and the combined value of tokenised financial assets is predicted to approach $16.1tn by 2030. Luisa Mazinter, chief growth officer of Mesh.trade explains how tokenisation makes it possible to trade directly on the blockchain via platforms like Mesh. 22 Jan 2024 Read more

Finding Like Minds
One of the periodic pleasures of building a company based on an expansive vision of the future is occasionally coming across others who see the same things through their telescopes as we do. 14 Aug 2023 Read more

All signs point to the emancipation of capital markets
Co-founder and Managing Director of Mesh.trade, Connie Bloem says the time for the emancipation of capital markets and ushering in the future of investing has arrived. 23 Jul 2023 Read more

Viva the (responsible and careful) revolution in financial markets
A responsible revolution is needed after unfettered bravado, poor business controls and lack of transparency saw FTX centralised exchange fail. 22 Nov 2022 Read more

A trading platform for any South African
A new trading platform hoping to get more South Africans into the world of investing is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 29 Aug 2022 Read more

Netherlands-based blockchain firm sets up SA shop
Netherlands-based fintech firm Mesh.Trade has established a presence in South Africa, and is looking to shake-up the local capital markets using blockchain technology. 11 Aug 2022 Read more

Blockchain? It's simpler than you think
The exchange of products, such as cash for securities, can be a complex trust arrangement and requires the help of an intermediary. For example, when you buy a home, lawyers operate as the middlemen to ensure nobody gets conned. Escrow accounts also fall into this definition. 22 Jun 2020 Read more