Look both ways before you cross the BRICS Road
The ongoing shift in economic and political influence from the West, represented by the United States and the G7, to the East, represented by China and the BRICS bloc of nations, has been grabbing headlines over the past few years.
Essential habits of highly successful FSPs under COFI
This article was inspired by legendary author, the late Stephen R Covey, whose bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, impacted millions of...
The complexities facing investors (and asset managers)
Long gone are the days when asset managers became famous for managing balanced funds comprising 60% equities and 40% fixed income.
Big tech turnaround: What’s behind the recovery?
After dominating stock market returns amid the Covid pandemic, the household names of the US tech sector endured a miserable 2022. In recent months the tables have turned once again, says Kondi Nkosi, South Africa Country Head at Schroders.
How ESG missteps impact future performance
Research supports the view that companies that neglect stakeholders pose greater risks to investors. In this article, Katherine Davidson, Portfolio Manager and Global Sector Specialist at Schroders, expounds on the research and emphasises why 'corporate karma' is crucial for your investment returns.
ESG investing: Taking the passive versus active debate to a new arena
Investment strategies focused on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) metrics have risen to prominence over the past decade.
Managing digital assets through an estate planner’s lens
Sarah Love, CFP, shares three things you may not know about digital assets.
How advisors are benefitting from partnering with a DFM
A growing number of financial advisors in South Africa are starting to use discretionary fund
managers to help them manage their clients’ funds in the complex world of fund management, says Methula Sikakana, Business Development Manager, Equilibrium
The rise of family offices in South Africa
Many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are increasingly looking to the family office model to protect and manage their wealth in a more cohesive manner says, Grant Alexander, Director, Private Client Holdings.
Innovative Wealth Management
Blue Chip interviews Nevathee Moodley, Director of STK Advisory Connect, a female- and black-owned business that provides a support service to financial planning businesses primarily around the use of technology.
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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. This is where financial advisors are essential.
The pros and cons of using a hedge fund
Hedge fund strategies are not guaranteed to outperform more traditional investments, but they can turn market downturns into value-generating opportunities.
Amplify Investment Partners
Based in Tygervalley, Cape Town, Amplify Investment Partners is a registered discretionary Financial Services Provider, which holds a FAIS Category I, II and IIA licence (FSP No. 712).
Philanthropy in South Africa: evolving trends and its role in a wealth management plan
Philanthropy is undergoing a significant transformation in South Africa.
From policy to people: How the Two-Pot System is reshaping retirement
Rob Southey, head of asset consulting at Momentum Consultants & Actuaries, reflects on how the Two-Pot System is driving the retailisation of South Africa’s institutional retirement landscape.