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Legacy planning: an act of care

In South Africa, the complexities of cultural and economic factors can make dealing with loss even more challenging. That’s why being proactive about legacy planning is so important. Siyasanga Kashe, Executive Member Solutions at Momentum Corporate, shares five key guidelines to assist you in safeguarding your legacy.

A will is not a commodity

To create a valid and comprehensive will can be a costly and time-consuming exercise, so it's best to plan before you draft, writes Louis van Vuren, CFP®, FPSA®, TEP, the outgoing CEO of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA®).

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.

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.

From wealth to wellbeing: helping clients thrive, not just survive

Behavioural science has shown that an individual's relationship with money is surprisingly complex, writes Marius van der Merwe, CEO, Amity Investment Solutions.

Accountability: taking ownership of outcomes

Kobus Oosthuizen (CFP®, Manager: Legal & GRC, FPI) discusses the importance of accountability and why the FPI has added it to their Code of Ethics.

3% Inflation could change everything

A lower inflation benefit to society does not necessarily align with higher investment returns. How should we consider the impact on financial planning? By Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer, Fundhouse.

Should you invest in gold?

Does gold warrant a place in a diversified investment portfolio? Michael Mgwaba, Head of Exchange Traded Products at Absa CIB, ran the numbers to find a definitive answer to the age-old debate.
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The 2026 guide to structured products in South Africa

Exclusive: The 2026 Structured Products Guide is now available as an eBook. This guide features a range of highly informative introductory articles about structured products in South Africa and provide profiles of leading companies offering structured products in South Africa.

Is everything becoming AI – and how can you respond without selling equities?

How can investors guard against the concentration risk of the technology/AI narrative without giving up equity exposure?

What is a structured product?

Structured products can offer investors a unique way to access market returns while managing risk with capital protection and tailored pay-offs. These innovative investments have evolved and can now offer the potential for enhanced or geared returns, with partial capital protection. Investors must weigh the trade-offs against the gains.

Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026

Bringing together 200+ C-level executives, CIOs, CTOs, technology leaders, policymakers, and digital decision-makers, the summit is set to take place on 11th March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre.

Cyber Security Summit – South Africa 2026

The summit will convene 200+ C-level executives, CISOs, cybersecurity leaders, and technology decision-makers to exchange insights on protecting digital ecosystems while enabling innovation and growth.
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