There is always the next big thing
Matthew Molyneux, Fundhouse, explains that recognising and capitalising on investment themes frequently results in favourable outcomes for investors.
Money issues in divorce
Hannah Wilson, Director of Simplifi Law, asserts that a skilled financial planner can provide immense value to divorcing clients. By creating financially sound and practical strategies for asset division, these planners ensure an equitable and effective distribution in accordance with the financial guidelines of the marital regime.
The ethical treatment of clients
Despite an ongoing emphasis on ethics training for financial services providers (FSPs) and the importance of getting ethics CPD points regularly, the financial planning profession seems never far from a fresh controversy, writes Rob Macdonald, Fundhouse.
Removing the jargon from your investment goals
Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium, discusses the robustness of South Africa’s financial investment protections, covering the risks and defenses linked to banks, insurance firms, and unit trusts, and the role of LISPs in controlling and securing investments.
Life after work
Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®, WealthUp, presents a 3 step framework to assist your clients during life transitions like retirement.
AI: an approach that will power change in almost every industry
Chris Willis, a Research Analyst at Melville Douglas, states that although artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a prominent topic, it seemed distant to many until it became widely accessible in 2023.
Making a positive impact
Blue Chip speaks to Nonhlanhla Nxele, CFP®, founder and CEO of Esteemed Financial Solutions, who has participated in a business development and growth support programme run by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA).
The pinnacle of wealth curatorship
True wealth management is a subtle transformative process that connects a unique combination of elements to create a powerful outcome. It requires a specific mindset, a distinct philosophy and a true depth of expertise. Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth has mastered these elements. We speak to the Head of Proposition and Business Development, Jaco Gouws.
Cryptocurrency’s evolution
The cryptocurrency market’s journey underscores its transition from a speculative novelty to a complex financial ecosystem, writes Kobus Kleyn of Kainos Wealth.
It is the team that wins the tournament
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