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FPI surpasses 500 cfp professionals

FPI surpasses 5,000 CFP® professionals, marking a historic milestone

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announces a significant milestone in its history: as of 31 December 2024, FPI has surpassed 5,000...
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Success in succession: A guide to succession planning for financial advisers

Johnny Wood, Head of Adviser Partnerships at Momentum, provides crucial insights into succession planning for financial advisers.
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What does a Trump win mean for the energy transition? 

Alex Monk and Mark Lacey, Schroders, look at how new US leadership tests the renewable sector’s adaptability and resilience.
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Long live advice: The unmatched value of human insight in financial...

As the financial world continues to be transformed by automation, the unique and irreplaceable value of human-driven guidance will only become more significant, notes Sonja Steyn, CFP®, Strategic Head at Momentum Group.
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Why hedge funds offer a smarter path to uncorrelated returns

According to Wallace Barnes, Steyn Capital Management, diversification of uncorrelated assets within a portfolio significantly reduces its overall volatility without compromising expected returns.
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Can I afford to die? And other questions you need to...

Marnus Mostert, Franchise Principal and Certified Financial Planner CFP® at Consult by Momentum, challenges South Africans to think carefully about the question: Can I afford to die?
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Do you really know your partner for life?

John Kotze, Head of Retail Protection Product Marketing at Old Mutual, highlights the striking similarities between marriage and the contractual commitments of a life insurance policy, particularly in terms of life protection coverage (including death, disability, illness, and funeral benefits).

Outlook 2025: Income, returns and resilience – opportunities in public and...

Johanna Kyrkland, Group Investment Officer at Schroders, suggests that the current economic environment remains favourable for returns. However, she emphasises that diversification is crucial for creating robust portfolios.
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Absa fund-linked solutions: bringing more efficiency to the Efficient Frontier

In the field of investment portfolio construction, the Efficient Frontier is a vital concept that aids investors in optimising their portfolios. Adam Reeves from Absa believes that Absa's FLS strategies will enhance investors' investment outcomes.
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Consolidated Wealth becomes an FPI approved professional practice™

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is proud to welcome and congratulate Consolidated Wealth (Pty) Ltd on being approved as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™.
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In addition to moving their wealth, many South Africans have physically moved overseas or own offshore businesses.

Reframing income and impact: the case for South African private credit

In an environment of high inflation, low growth and market uncertainty, financial advisors are being asked to find new ways to deliver consistent returns and manage downside risk.

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Leandro Gastaldi, Portfolio Manager at Blue Quadrant Capital Management, outlines the firm’s Macrovalue approach – combining macro themes with valuation to generate uncorrelated returns.

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Bateleur Capital has delivered 20 years of outperformance while protecting capital, with one of the longest-running hedge funds in South Africa.

Strategic learning for practising professionals: a case-based approach

In a financial services environment that is constantly evolving, seasoned practitioners understand that professional development does not end with certification.
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