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And then there were three

The FPI presents the three finalists for the illustrious 2024 FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award. Meet Gareth Collier CFP®, Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP® and René van de Spreng, CFP®.
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Cultivating growth, harvesting excellence

Blue Chip speaks to Lelané Bezuidenhout, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa.
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The cost of carbon: an investor’s perspective

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria have become a cornerstone of current investment management practices – but there are implications that need to be recognised, writes Professor Evan Gilbert, Research Strategist, Momentum Investments
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Life after cash

Remi Olu-Pitan, head of multi-asset growth and income, Roberta Barr, head of value ESG and fund manager, Equity Value, and head of strategic research, Duncan Lamont, discuss how investors should respond to the changing investment environment.
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There is always the next big thing

Matthew Molyneux, Fundhouse, explains that recognising and capitalising on investment themes frequently results in favourable outcomes for investors.
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Do you want to take advantage of the highest first-world interest...

To help investors take advantage of the two-decade-high interest rate in the most tax and cost-efficient way possible, Marriott has launched the Smart International Income Portfolio (SIIP) – a simple, low-cost investment for conservative investors looking to achieve hard currency returns in excess of bank deposits in either US Dollars or Sterling.
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The two-pot retirement system: looking beyond 1 September 2024

The two-pot system represents a pivotal change in how South Africans save for retirement. By encouraging preservation and providing early access to a portion of savings, the reform balances immediate financial needs with long-term retirement security.
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Five ways a financial adviser can help you on your journey...

As we embark on Savings Month, it's crucial to consider the role of sound financial planning in achieving our goals, says Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice.
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Are you covered for a rising age and declining health? 

Stephen van Niekerk, from Momentum Life Insurance, highlights how life insurance is an integral part of a holistic financial plan as you age.
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Here’s why business owners should work with independent financial advisers

Stian De Witt from NMG Benefits explains why business owners should consider using an independent financial advisor instead of a ‘tied agent’.
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Responsible Investing and Investment Merit

WEBINAR: How integrating sustainability into investment decision-making is a crucial part of building resilient client portfolios.

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For financial planners, it is very tempting to make forecasts when clients ask for our views on markets, currencies and geopolitics. How do we handle uncertainty in markets and meet our clients’ need for stability?

A DFM who is not just talking technology

AI and technology is now the key to unlocking the benefits of financial planning and DFMs, writes Anton Turpin, CEO, MiPlan.

Enhancing value and diversification

Independent Investment Solutions’ Michael Badenhorst shares why DFMs are important in the grand scheme of investment solutions.

Conversations over calculus

Deon Gouws (Chief Investment Officer, Credo, London) talks about why smart people make money mistakes.
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