Pride and professionalism
Blue Chip speaks to Bashkar Rattan from Rattan Wealth and Fiduciary Consultants about his successful career as an independent CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.
Gold’s enduring value: Proof Krugerrands as a strategic asset
In an era of economic uncertainty and market volatility, your clients seek assets that provide stability and resilience. By Rael Demby, CEO, The South African Gold Coin Exchange and The Scoin Shop.
Offshore tax regulations: implications for South African investors, business owners and...
In addition to moving their wealth, many South Africans have physically moved overseas or own offshore businesses. Lance Lawson, Business Development Consultant, Sovereign Trust SA, explains some of the complexities of foreign tax regulations.
Reframing income and impact: the case for South African private credit
In an environment of high inflation, low growth and market uncertainty, financial advisors are being asked to find new ways to deliver consistent returns and manage downside risk. By Akshay Karan, Chief Investment Officer, Altvest.
Strategic learning for practising professionals: a case-based approach
In a financial services environment that is constantly evolving, seasoned practitioners understand that professional development does not end with certification. Explore new courses at the School of Financial Planning at UFS.
Midlife recalibration: guiding clients through the midlife transition
Between 45 and 60, many clients feel a growing pull to recalibrate. It’s not a crisis, but a shift – a phase where priorities change, purpose is reassessed and conversations with financial planners take on a different tone. By Kim Potgieter, MD, Chartered Wealth Solutions, Author of Midlife Money Makeover.
Why starting at the end is so important
Financial advisors who understand the impact of well-considered estate planning can better serve and protect their clients against the financial and administrative challenges of every life stage.
What leadership means to Consult’s new CEO
As the newly appointed CEO of Consult by Momentum, one of South Africa’s largest independent financial advice businesses, Johan Minnie shares his vision for a more human, purpose-driven approach to leadership – one that puts people first.
Uncovering the cost gaps in private healthcare
Medical aids increasingly only cover a portion of in-hospital costs and specialist treatments. Gap cover helps to address any mismatches but understanding how it works is not always easy or straightforward.
Wellness meets wealth
Wellbeing has become the true measure of success. Now financial advisors and healthcare consultants can offer more than investment guidance.
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What is the real value of human financial planners?
AI can handle the numbers, but can it replicate the human relationship, asks independent consultant Rob Macdonald?
COFI: A strategic reset for financial advice
The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill is umbrella legislation designed to consolidate market conduct provisions from more than a dozen existing financial sector laws, writes Adriaan Combrink, Junior Client Portfolio Manager, Equilibrium.
Catering for bespoke needs
Analytics’ Daniel Schoeman provides a thorough breakdown of what their DFM brings to the table for advisors and clients.
The behavioural alpha – hedge funds offer more than an investment solution
The decision to invest in a hedge fund often isn’t an attempt to beat the market in a purely mathematical sense or simply to achieve an investment objective. Instead, it is a behavioural strategy – a way to manage the psychological friction of long-term investing.
When it comes to performance hedge funds are not all made equal
Hedge fund performance has been favourably comparable to long-only investment strategies. This undoubtedly has helped with the increased investment in Retail Investor Hedge Funds.
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