The value of consistency and predictability
David Fraser co-founded Peregrine Capital in 1998 and is a Portfolio Manager and the Executive Chairman of Peregrine Capital. Blue Chip spoke to him about hedge funds.
Guernsey continues to deliver in times of uncertainty
Grant McLeod, the new South Africa-based consultant for WE ARE GUERNSEY, highlights his experience of dealing with Guernsey over the past 20 years and why the island still works for South African investors.
Why the world has moved to investing in ETFs
ETFs are here to stay, and the growth shows no signs of decline.
An account that grows with your business
In a move aimed at transforming the banking experience for SMEs, Absa is launching a brand-new transactional account called Business Evolve Zero. Specifically designed for sole proprietors and start-ups, it comes with no monthly account fee.
Binary thinking, what-ifs and why it helps to disagree with yourself
Ian Jones, CEO of Fundhouse, explores the concept of “binary thinking”, which relates to the idea that when faced with complex decisions, we are prone to oversimplifying the problem to arrive at convenient answers.
How the process of becoming an FPI approved practice has benefitted...
Centric Wealth Advisory, a Cape Town-based wealth advisory, has recently been acknowledged as one of 15 FPI Approved Professional Practices™ within SA.
3 benefits of using passive investing in your portfolio
Wehmeyer Ferreira, Executive Director of specialist index tracking provider 1nvest, says that clients are increasingly adding passive exposure in their portfolios to enhance their overall outcome.
Behavioural lessons from the chaos
A well-understood struggle for financial planners is the challenge of explaining the different elements of value that we provide to clients. Pierre Taljaard, Director and Financial Planner at Simple Wealth, explores the subject further.
Sharing is caring: Lessons from the FPI Brand Ambassador programme
Last year, the FPI launched a Brand Ambassador programme that leverages the public profile of past FPI award winners to raise awareness about the importance of sound financial planning and advice. Here’s how to apply the ambassador example to your own business.
Picking investments for a bond fund
Blue Chip in conversation with Londa Nxumalo, who joined Allan Gray as a credit analyst in 2017 and was appointed as a portfolio manager in 2019. She manages the bond portfolio, as well as a portion of the Africa ex-SA and balanced fixed interest portfolios.
