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Rob Macdonald is Head of Strategic Advisory Services at Fundhouse. Rob has held several senior executive positions in the investment industry. His primary areas of focus at Fundhouse are on Adviser Consulting and Adviser Programmes. Rob has written and spoken widely on a range of topics related to leadership, coaching, investments, practice management and financial planning. More insights from Fundhouse here.
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Hedge Fund fees suggest investors are buying a superior product

Hedge funds have a reputation globally for charging higher fees than their long-only counterparts. The mantra “2 and 20” is traditionally the way hedge fund fees have been described, capturing the fee model of 2% management fee and 20% of outperformance as a performance fee.

COFI: A strategic reset for financial advice

The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill is umbrella legislation designed to consolidate market conduct provisions from more than a dozen existing financial sector laws, writes Adriaan Combrink, Junior Client Portfolio Manager, Equilibrium.

How serious are the spillover risks from private credit to public markets?

Problems in direct lending, the $2-trillion sector of the broader private credit market, are worrying investors in public markets. Are they right to worry asks Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders?

Evolving momentum in today’s world of work

Momentum Corporate’s refreshed brand campaign reflects how the world of work and the needs of employers and employees have evolved. Blue Chip speaks to Dumo Mbethe, CEO of Momentum Corporate and executive director of Momentum Group.

Fostering a formidable firm: the momentum effect of employee benefits

Momentum Corporate’s FundsAtWork reached R100-billion in assets under management in 2025, yet its mission to serve a diverse membership remains constant. As the organisations grows, its delivery methods must adapt, since scale magnifies the effects of all decisions. Momentum Corporate’s leaders outline its employee benefits that drive success.
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