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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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Senqu Capital

Launched in 2016, Senqu Capital is an independent investment manager based in Johannesburg and founded by Stephen Carew and Andrew Crawford, both formerly of Capricorn Fund Managers.

Courage, compassion and consistency: a journey from zero to 1,300 clients

Building a sustainable advisory practice demands consistency, resilience and genuine care for people, says Martin Loots, Medical Aid Advisor at Medihelp.

Stocks for the long run… but what’s the catch?

Neil Padoa (Head of Global Developed Markets at Coronation Fund Managers) discusses equities, their volatility and reveals why they remain the most powerful engine for delivering long-term returns.

Let the main thing remain the main thing

The dramatic evolution of technology is challenging financial planners to think about what is their “main thing”, writes Rob Macdonald.

How collaboration shapes smarter global investments

Florbela Yates, managing director of Equilibrium, sat down with Gregoire Sharma, senior research and portfolio analyst at Momentum Global Investment Management, to discuss the benefits of working within a truly global investment team, the value of diverse perspectives, and how offshore markets open doors to unique opportunities.
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