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Inspired by the positive impact that high-quality education has in the life of an individual who embraces opportunity, Alicia Davids, CEO of the ASISA Academy, has made a positive impact in the lives of many. Blue Chip caught up with her.
Climb the industry ladder
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Why hedge funds offer a smarter path to uncorrelated returns
According to Wallace Barnes, Steyn Capital Management, diversification of uncorrelated assets within a portfolio significantly reduces its overall volatility without compromising expected returns.
The AI revolution in asset management: Navigate the hype and embrace the...
Mazi Asset Management is committed to continuous innovation, exploring new ways to leverage AI to improve our investment process, enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional client service.
The current state of healthcare access for freelancers and artists
One of the primary hurdles freelancers and artists face is managing the cost of healthcare amid their fluctuating income. Medihelp recognises the unique needs of freelancers and provides cost-saving options, such as network alternatives, which can help reduce monthly membership fees.
The sirens of the industry
Research has shown that this is what investors trade for the certainty and complexity of “exciting” investments, where good stories persuade us far more...
Digital skills every leader needs for the future
Data analytics has proven to be a game changer in the business world but it is just one of the many digital skills that the modern business leader needs to manage the future. By Cohen Appanah.
At the forefront of wealth creation
As founder and CEO of Matiyimela Investments, Dr Chriswell Baloyi has built a reputation for excellence and a track record of success. Blue Chip speaks to him about achieving financial freedom.
A user’s guide to unemployment statistics
The report is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and details the state of the labour market in the United States (US). The...
Do you really know your partner for life?
John Kotze, Head of Retail Protection Product Marketing at Old Mutual, highlights the striking similarities between marriage and the contractual commitments of a life insurance policy, particularly in terms of life protection coverage (including death, disability, illness, and funeral benefits).
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The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPi) is proud to welcome and congratulate Foundation Family Wealth on being approved as an FPi Approved Professional Practice™.
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South African bonds have been on a generational run. But where did these returns come from, and were they the result of luck or skill? By Michael Badenhorst, Chief Investment Officer,
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Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.
Following in the footsteps of excellence
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