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AI and automation

AI and automation: two sides of the same coin?

Understanding the difference between AI and automation, and how each can benefit your practice, will help you make the most of these technologies writes Francois du Toit, Founder of PROpulsion.
Co-authored by Robyn Clay and Jen Mckay, Directors, Linktank

Unlocking key insights out of disparate data

According to Robyn Clay and Jen Mckay, Directors at Linktank, many South African financial advisors use overlapping software without data-sharing mechanisms, leading to inefficiencies and duplicate data, which hampers effective business intelligence and strategic decision-making.
Clare Cousins, CFP®, CFP™(UK), Financial Planner, Veritas Wealth

Financial planning for clients who are emigrating

Since formal emigration through the Reserve Bank was phased out in 2021, global mobility has become more accessible for South Africans, yet advice around the new regulations and South African tax non-residency has become more relevant than ever says Clare Cousins, CFP®, CFP™(UK), Financial Planner, Veritas Wealth.
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Unlock your future

In an ever-evolving financial landscape, the demand for skilled professionals who can navigate complex legal frameworks and financial strategies has never been higher. At...
Kirsty Scully, Board Chairperson of the FPI

I am because of others

Kirsty Scully, board chairperson of the FPI, has been elected to serve as chairperson of the FPSB Council. The FPSB is the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession. Its mission is to manage worldwide professional standards in the industry represented by the CFP® mark.
Alexforbes named best investment survey provider in africa

Alexforbes named best investment survey provider in Africa

Alexforbes is proud to announce that its investment survey team has been named the Best Investment Survey Provider in Africa for the sixth consecutive year.
Unlocking china's high growth potential for sa investors

Unlocking China’s high-growth potential for South African investors

As Altvest Capital prepares to investigate the feasibility of a launch of the Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, we are excited to present an unprecedented opportunity for South African investors to access one of the world’s most dynamic and promising venture capital markets: China.
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Solving the practice management puzzle in 2025

Anton Swanepoel, fonder of Trusted Advisors, is giving away complimentary copies of "Practice Management, the ultimate leadership blueprint for FSPs'. A book that provides insights that will help you in your strategic planning and decision-making processes in 2025 and beyond. Download your copy on Blue Chip Digital today.
Warren Wheatley CA (SA), CFP®, Founder, Altvest

Transforming the private equity landscape

Altvest Capital is a local investment platform committed to democratising access to alternative investments, primarily in high-growth sectors. Blue Chip caught up with Founder, Warren Wheatley.
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Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact in 2025 

The Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF), a specialist SME-focused private credit fund managed by Altvest Capital, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2025, marking a breakthrough year in its mission to democratise access to capital and drive inclusive economic growth across South Africa.

A home for independent financial planners

There is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying while product-driven consolidators buy up small, independent financial planning businesses to bulk up their product factories, where profits are juicy, and scale is possible.
Brandon Zietsman, CEO and Founder, PortfolioMetrix

Pioneer in the DFM space

PortfolioMetrix was one of the first DFM firms in South Africa. Brandon Zietsman tells us more about their current offering.
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