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Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

Trump 2.0

Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant, encourages financial planners to focus on their Circle of Control. The more you have planned your communication and implemented it consistently, the more likely you will influence client behaviour.
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How having a bias affects your potential returns as an investor

According to Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium in the Momentum Metropolitan group, lack of diversification and irrational biases affect returns and investors’ long-term investment amounts.
AMETF

What you need to know about AMETF transparency

According to Niki Giles, Head of Strategy, Prescient Fund Services, Actively managed exchange-traded funds are gaining traction as South African investors seek more dynamic and potentially higher-return opportunities.

Building a financially sustainable practice

Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult, states that there is lots of talk about different fee models for financial advisors.
influence client behavior

If you really want to influence a client’s behaviour, appeal to...

Giving technical information and advice to clients is one thing. Getting them to take appropriate action is another, writes Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant
Fikile Mbhokota, CEO, Satrix

ETF evolution: global and South African trends driving the future of index...

According to Fikile Mbhokota, CEO at Satrix, the ETF market is evolving at an unprecedented pace, reshaping global investment landscapes.
Gareth Collier, CFP®, founder at Firecrest Group

Forged by fire: where futures take flight

Gareth Collier, CFP®, one of the 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Award runners-up, recently opened his own financial planning practice, Firecrest Modern Capital. Blue Chip spoke to Collier about the intricacies of this inception.
The power of play in the workplace

The power of play in the workplace: how fun fuels success

According to Kruger, employees engaging in playful activities “experience a sense of freedom that allows fresh thinking, stronger connections with colleagues and increased motivation”.
Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management

A shift up and to the left

By understanding their unique strategies and regulated nature, investors can leverage the true potential of hedge funds to achieve higher returns while effectively managing risk, writes Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management.
Altvest Capital

Impact and returns: why financial planners should consider ACOF

Financial planners are often faced with a key challenge when advising clients: balancing the desire for strong financial returns with the growing demand for investments that drive positive social and economic impact, writes Warren Wheatley, CEO of Altvest Capital.
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the power of process in sports and investing

Unlocking success: the power of process in sports and investing

According to Andrew Padua, Portfolio Manager at Sasfin Wealth, A well-defined and repeatable process is one of the keys to success for achieving superior outcomes in both sports and investing.
Fundiswa Pikashe, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

Leading the way to pan-Africanism

Absa Index and Structured Solutions sits within Global Markets in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa and is fundamental in the group’s objective of being a leading pan-African bank. Blue Chip caught up with Fundi Pikashe, CFP®, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa.
The International Investing Symposium 2025

The International Investing Symposium 2025

The Collaborative Exchange, in association with Purple Wealth, are pleased to announce that registration is now open for The International Investing Symposium.
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