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Cover of Rob Mac Donald's book, The 7 Pillars of financial health.

The 7 Pillars of Financial Health: Partnering with a Professional to...

Reg Thomson reviews Rob Macdonald's new book.

A leap forward into a new digital era

Momentum Wealth International's redesigned website ushers in a new era in how financial advisors, wealth managers and clients in South Africa and beyond interact with digital platforms that facilitate offshore investing.
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research, Schroders

Investing in new highs

While many investors may feel nervous about the potential for a fall, Schroders analysis of stock market returns since 1926 shows that investing at a new high can be profitable.
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Thriving in Finance: Mastering Client Engagement and Technology in Financial Advisory

Hermione Fry, Chief Operations Officer for Seed Analytics, provides financial advisors with practical tips on how to elevate their services.
A fiduciary meeting with a client to draft a will

Closing the circle: the importance of closing the wealth management loop

Sarah Love, Private Client Trust, explains how having a will drafted with a fiduciary is key to closing the wealth management loop.
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Getting SARS to sponsor your retirement

Pieter Albertyn, Head of Product Solutions at Momentum Investo, says it is a lost opportunity not to invest in a retirement product.
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Will financial planners ever be professionals?

The two most important professions of the 21st century are, undoubtedly, the medical profession and the financial planning profession, says Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse
The FPI Financial Planner of the year, Lara Warburton.

The ultimate accolade

The FPI Financial Planner of the Year competition is renowned for its rigorous evaluation process that showcases the exceptional skills and abilities of the finalists. Lara Warburton, CFP®, stood out among a group of finalists including Thomas Brukman, CFP®, and Noel de Kock, CFP®, to secure the coveted title.
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Worth its weight in gold

Blue Chip speaks to Michael Mgwaba, who heads up the ETP business at Absa.
Pierre Jean Marais

Start investing through a tax-free investment, asap  

Using tax-free investments, also known as tax-free savings accounts, and starting as soon as possible, can have meaningful benefits for wealth-building, writes Pierre Jean Marais, retail marketing at Momentum Wealth.
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Enhancing post-retirement income with discretionary solutions

When used strategically alongside compulsory retirement funds, discretionary money can significantly improve a retiree’s financial position.

Setting the gold standard in financial planning

South African business leader, advocate for financial literacy and driver of equality in the finance sector, Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, has taken over the helm of the FPI as the FPI Board’s chairperson. Blue Chip spoke to her about her aspirations for the FPI.

Beyond the trophy: the invaluable lessons of a Financial Planner of the Year

Rudolph Geldenhuys shares his experience of winning the FPI Financial Planner of the Year 2024/25.

When is the ‘best’ time to invest offshore?

Momentum Wealth International offers a sophisticated investment framework for advisers to build customised portfolios that align with their clients’ unique investment goals, time horizons, and risk profiles.

Laurium Capital

Laurium Capital is an employee-owned boutique asset manager, offering several hedge and long-only funds to South African and global investors.
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