#iran #iranwar #investing - How Investors Should Navigate Volatile Markets During the Iran War: Morningstar Europe

18 March 2026

Morningstar’s CIO explains how rising oil prices, inflation risks, and geopolitical uncertainty are shaping markets—and what investors should do next.

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#news #europe #iranwar - Iran warns of retaliation if Trump hits power grid | Europe Today #71, 23/03/2026

23 March 2026

Trump TRAPPED by Own Ultimatum - 48 Hours Until Iran Calls Bluff, Plan Backfires

A 48-hour ultimatum. Not diplomacy, not backchannels — a countdown to escalation, delivered publicly, with the stakes measured in infrastructure and lives. ⚠️ A digital ultimatum: Donald Trump issued a 48-hour threat via Truth Social to “obliterate” Iran’s power infrastructure if Hormuz isn’t reopened 🔌 Civilian infrastructure targeted: Power plants aren’t military assets — they sustain hospitals, water, and communications, making escalation inherently

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#southfrica #investing #computershare - Reviews for Computershare South Africa—which manages over 2 million shareholder accounts for 80% of JSE-listed companies

Reviews for Computershare South Africa—which manages over 2 million shareholder accounts for 80% of JSE-listed companies—show significant frustration regarding service efficiency and outdated processes. 

Before investing in South Africa Company read the opinions about the registrar                    

Note - non-residents are required to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) when establishing a business relationship or conducting transactions with South African financial institutions - Details)

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Computershare South Africa Complaints
Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, 2196, South Africa
Private Bag X9000, Saxonwold, 2132, South Africa
http://www.computershare.com

Customer Perspectives

Common complaints on platforms like Hellopeter and Trustpilot focus on:

• Outdated Requirements: Heavy reliance on physical mail or couriers rather than digital submissions, which is particularly difficult given local postal challenges.
• Call Centre Friction: Users frequently report long wait times, unhelpful staff, and inconsistent information regarding share transfers or sales.
• Technical Issues: Significant dissatisfaction with website login processes and a lack of user-friendly digital tools.
• Complex Procedures: Processes like estate transfers or profile updates are often described as having excessive "red tape" and slow resolution times. 

Employee Perspectives

Employee feedback on Indeed is mixed, often citing:

• Culture: Some appreciate the social atmosphere and supportive immediate managers.
• Operations: Negative reviews highlight a "toxic" work environment in some departments, being overworked, and a lack of growth opportunities for graduates.
• Environment: Earlier reviews (circa 2014) described the office as a healthy and productive environment, suggesting varied experiences over time. 

Community Voice

“Dealing with Computershare as an executor has been a nightmare... they insist on physical mail—even though SA's postal system barely works.”

Computershare Reviews | 7.8 TrustIndex | Hellopeter.com

Hellopeter

“Toxic work environment. Management does no listen to employees, constantly overworked...”

Working at Computershare: Employee Reviews | Indeed.com

Indeed

“With each call I received conflicting information about selling shares. The transfer process is cumbersome.”

Read Customer Service Reviews of www.computershare.com

Trustpilot

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#southafrica #investment shares - Sibanye-Stillwater Key Steps for Managing Share Certificates

Sibanye-Stillwater typically requires shareholders to dematerialize physical share certificates through a registered transfer secretary or broker to facilitate trading or corporate actions. 

Key Steps for Managing Share Certificates

• Contact Transfer Secretaries:
  • In South Africa, Computershare Investor Services acts as the company's transfer secretary.
  • For shareholders previously with Lonmin (UK), the registrar is Equiniti.
• Dematerialization Process:
  • Physical "certificated" shares must be converted into electronic "uncertificated" form via a Central Securities Depository Participant (CSDP) or broker to be traded on the JSE.  (should you choose this option non-residents are required to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) when establishing a business relationship or conducting transactions with South African financial institutions - Details)
  • DETAILS Documentation pdf link (ramsey webber)
  • Shareholders must surrender their original physical certificates as part of this process.
• Restricted Periods:
  • Note that share certificates cannot be dematerialized or rematerialized during specific "closed periods," such as around dividend payments (e.g., March 18–20, 2026).
• Corporate Actions:
  • During major restructuring or acquisitions (like the 2019 internal restructuring), shareholders may be required to surrender old certificates in exchange for new shares or ADRs. 

Important Contacts

Region	Registrar/Secretary	Contact Number
South Africa	Link Market Services / Computershare	0861 472 644
United Kingdom	Equiniti	0333 207 5963
International	Link Market Services	(+27) 011 029 0112

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