DFM Guide 2026

How does the DFM business model support the sustainability of independent...

The rise of DFM-led communities presents both opportunities and challenges.

How important are the non-investment services of a DFM?

Increasingly, DFMs are acting as a business partner to financial planners, not simply investment partners.

How important is investment performance when assessing a DFM?

A DFM’s performance is critical, but what exactly do we mean by a DFM’s “performance”?

What are all the costs that go into using a DFM?

As DFMs become embedded in financial planning practices, understanding the full cost structure behind their use is increasingly important.

How flexible and customisable should a DFM offering be?

As DFMs grow in scale and influence, the debate around flexibility and customisation in their investment offerings intensifies.

Blue Chip DFM Guide 2026

Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Blue Chip DFM Guide, a guide to Discretionary Fund Managers in South Africa.
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