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Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management

A shift up and to the left

By understanding their unique strategies and regulated nature, investors can leverage the true potential of hedge funds to achieve higher returns while effectively managing risk, writes Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management.
Altvest Capital

Impact and returns: why financial planners should consider ACOF

Financial planners are often faced with a key challenge when advising clients: balancing the desire for strong financial returns with the growing demand for investments that drive positive social and economic impact, writes Warren Wheatley, CEO of Altvest Capital.
Warren Wheatley CA (SA), CFP®, Founder, Altvest

Altvest Capital reports robust FY2025 growth: asset expansion, strategic investments, and...

Altvest Capital reports strong FY2025 results driven by asset growth and investment performance
Survival of the fastest

Survival of the fastest

With the arrival of Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream world, we find ourselves at a point of optimism over the future in this cycle of technology innovation, writes Doug Nicol, Investment Analyst at Fundhouse.
Altvest Capital's banners on road

Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact...

The Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF), a specialist SME-focused private credit fund managed by Altvest Capital, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2025, marking a breakthrough year in its mission to democratise access to capital and drive inclusive economic growth across South Africa.
Warren Ingram, CFP Co-Founder, Galileo Capital

A home for independent financial planners

According to Warren Ingram, Co Founder of Galileo Capital, there is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying.
Brandon Zietsman, CEO and Founder, PortfolioMetrix

Pioneer in the DFM space

PortfolioMetrix was one of the first DFM firms in South Africa. Brandon Zietsman tells us more about their current offering.
Fay Khan, Senior Discretionary Fund Management Specialist at Investment Solutions by Alexforbes

Well positioned to thrive

Fay Khan, Senior Discretionary Fund Management Specialist at Investment Solutions by Alexforbes, offers her thoughts on the current DFM landscape.
do dfms add to costs?

Do DFMs just add to costs?

Nadir Thokan, Senior Discretionary Fund Specialist at Alexforbes, on the downward trend of DFM fees.

Why umbrella funds belong in your EVP strategy

Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services, unpacks how Umbrella Funds can help South African businesses rethink their Employee Value Proposition and safeguard long-term savings — while easing administrative burdens.
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How DIY investing fits in with financial advice: A conversation with Kapil Joshi

DIY investing has surged in popularity, but where does professional advice fit in? The Finance Ghost sat down with Kapil Joshi of Momentum Wealth to unpack the rise of DIY investing, the risks, and the role of financial advisers.

Outlook 2026: Robust earnings and ongoing investment in new technologies may continue to support...

Investors in developed markets still face high valuations, policy uncertainty and concentrated sector leadership, but supportive elements such as resilient earnings and advancements in AI could offer meaningful upside.

Retirement, financial education, and the curious role of AI

David Venter (Head of School: Milpark School of Financial Services) writes about the irony that retirement knowledge doesn’t change behaviour, and reveals how best to turn retirement numbers Into action.

Blending annuities

Johann Swanepoel, Head of Pricing and Proposition at Just SA, discusses a strategic approach to help retirees navigate retirement income challenges.

Why hedge funds should be core to pension fund portfolios

Hedge funds offer steady, risk-managed returns – but why aren’t investors using them to their full potential? It’s time to rethink their role at the core of portfolios, writes Kwazi Mbhele, Portfolio Manager, Novare Investments.
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