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Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings

Philanthropy in South Africa: evolving trends and its role in a...

Philanthropy is undergoing a significant transformation in South Africa. By Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings.
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From policy to people: How the Two-Pot System is reshaping retirement

Rob Southey, head of asset consulting at Momentum Consultants & Actuaries, reflects on how the Two-Pot System is driving the retailisation of South Africa’s institutional retirement landscape.

The evolving landscape of retirement income

As the retirement environment continues to evolve, blended annuity strategies offer a more resilient, diversified approach to income planning. By Rocco Carr, Business Development Manager, Glacier Financial Solutions

South Africa’s retirement industry is proving its resilience

Henré Prinsloo, Head of Employee Benefits and Actuarial Consulting at Momentum Corporate discusses the major trends impacting the local retirement fund industry and how recent regulatory changes have tested its resilience.

Capital Protector: A practical approach to retirement certainty

The Capital Protector from Momentum Wealth provides income stability and legacy assurance in a single, integrated offering. Fareeya Adam, CEO of Structured Products and annuities at Momentum Wealth explains.

Announcement of Finalists for the 2025 Financial Planner of the Year...

We are delighted to announce the names of the three finalists for the most prestigious competition in the financial planning industry – The 2025 Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa Financial Planner of the Year Award.

The role of Absa Prime Brokers in the hedge fund industry

Prime brokers play a vital role in supporting hedge funds by providing essential services and resources. By Chris Edwards, Managing Director and Head of the Prime Services, and the Index & Structured Solutions businesses at Absa Bank Ltd.
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Invest in the future of financial planning: Support the FPI Education...

With the support of members, corporate partners, and friends of the profession, the Trust will grow the financial planning pipeline, advance transformation, and ensure that all South Africans — regardless of background — have access to trusted, competent financial planning professionals. 
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South African equities: beyond the gloom

In this article, Wim Murray looks at some exciting long-term opportunities now on offer for discerning investors.

Marching to the beat of a younger generation’s drum

The FPI has launched the YFPO, a member-led FPI community, to make professional financial planning available to all South Africans. Jodrey Rossouw, Core Wealth Advisory Services and Chair, YFPO, FPI, says the focus is to unite and inspire the younger (under 40-year-old) CFP® professionals.
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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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