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Do clients want financial planners to adopt a coaching approach?

I do a lot of work with financial planners who wish to adopt a coaching approach in their engagement with clients. Much of this...
Warren Wheatley CA (SA), CFP®, Founder, Altvest

Transforming the private equity landscape

Altvest Capital is a local investment platform committed to democratising access to alternative investments, primarily in high-growth sectors. Blue Chip caught up with Founder, Warren Wheatley.
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The two key risks facing investors 

According to Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, more resilient portfolios are needed to tackle the challenges of rising bond yields and market concentration.
Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult.

Client experience is the new marketing

This article is based on content from the Fairbairn Consult 2024 annual conference that was themed around client experience (CX).
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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.
Wallace Barnes CA(SA), Analyst ,Steyn Capital Management

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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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 if they’re so effective, 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.

Legacy with purpose: empowering South Africans through knowledge

Siyasanga Kashe is a force for change in South Africa’s employee benefits landscape. As executive for member solutions at Momentum Corporate, she brings both strategic insight and heartfelt commitment to making financial wellness accessible to all.

UJ joins the CPD landscape with a dynamic Masterclass series

University of Johannesburg lecturer Amira Asvat (CFP®) shares an update on the university's dynamic new Masterclass series.

Learnings from the field: IFA mergers and acquisitions

Kathryn van Dongen (Group COO, Carmel Wealth) shares what she has learned about IFA mergers and acquisitions through her work with top IFA practices.
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