Are private capital markets “risky” investments?
Despite the private capital industry’s proven track record, many investors still view private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) as risky investments.
Rethinking retirement
South Africa’s Two-Pot retirement system has opened up a lot of options for consumers and responsibilities for employers, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services
The future of healthcare financing
South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under
the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty, writes James White, Director,
Sales and Marketing, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.
The UFS School of Financial Planning Law celebrates 25 years of...
The School of Financial Planning Law (SFPL) in the Faculty of Law at the UFS prides itself on its qualities of excellence and integrity in providing holistic financial planning education since 2001.
Is your DFM truly independent?Here’s how to tell
Few words carry as much complexity as independence. It is often accepted at face value. So, what does independence really mean in practice – and how should advisors assess it?
Excellence is intentional: The 2025/2026 FPI Approved Professional Practice of the...
In a year defined by rising expectations in the profession, Ascor Independent Wealth Managers emerged as a benchmark for what true excellence is. Awarded the 2025/2026 FPI Approved Professional Practice of the Year, the firm stands out for technical mastery and its philosophy rooted in ethics, independence and purpose-driven client service. Blue Chip caught up with the team.
I asked three AIs the same retirement questions
Zeldeen Müller, CFP®, CEO, inSite Connect and Creator of AgendaWorx.com, put AI to the test with some key retirement investment questions. Here’s what happened…
Rethinking retirement
South Africa’s Two-Pot withdrawals expose a stark tension between short-term relief and long-term retirement security, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services.
Our profession must help the profession grow
A strong profession does not happen by accident. It is built deliberately, consistently and collectively by those who benefit from it and believe in its future.
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Helping clients during times of volatility and uncertainty
Risk and uncertainty are inseparable from investing. Helping clients understand them and remain aligned to their long-term goals, especially when markets become volatile, is crucial, writes Carl Chetty, Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium.
Unpacking the Investment Merit of Responsible Investing: A Webinar for South African Financial Planners
South African Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) and financial planners occupy a critical position in the investment ecosystem, frequently acting as the bridge that translates complex market trends into actionable guidance for retail clients.
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Responsible investment has grown into one of the most complex and contested corners of the asset management industry, writes Sam Bovim of the Fossil Free South Africa team.
Anchor Capital brings high-conviction active strategies to the JSE in low-cost ETFs
Anchor Capital has just listed two new actively managed exchange-traded funds (AMETFs) on the JSE, giving South African investors direct access to the firm’s high-conviction local and global equity strategies through a transparent, cost-efficient structure.
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