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Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director, Slatter Communications

Clicks, conversations, clients: discerning the art of timely advice in modern (family)...

Tim Slatter, Slatter Communications, discusses how the thoughtful integration of digital communication tools allows you to bridge communication gaps.
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Enhancing client relationships through strategic touchpoints

Francois du Toit, the Founder of PROpulsion shares how to make your client relationships better by being deliberate in how you talk to them, using technology smartly and some simple tips.
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How and why a financial planner should use a DFM

An exclusive Blue Chip discussion with three of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals focusing on Discretionary Fund Managers and how financial planners can best utilise their services.
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Navigating succession: financial advisors retire much later than they realise

A successful succession requires structured planning and negotiation, writes Jaco van Tonder, Services Director at Ninety One
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Having a financial planning and investment philosophy is key to influencing...

I am always surprised when I ask a financial planner about their financial planning or investment philosophy and get a blank stare in response. When...
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Market movers

The distribution of global market equities is constantly evolving, with structural changes between markets playing a crucial role in driving investment returns. What factors influence these shifts, and how can we gain a deeper understanding of them? Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer at Fundhouse, explores these questions.
Offshore investing

Offshore investing: tax issues and jurisdictions

Three of South Africa’s top investment professionals discuss offshore investing and structuring financial plans to suit each client’s needs and objectives.
Capitalising on global investment opportunities

Capitalising on global opportunities

According to Bastian Teichgreeber, Prescient Investment Management, while investing in equities has traditionally been the go-to strategy for global diversification, South African investors need to explore other options.
Kopanp Makhu, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management

How Mazi Multi-Asset delivers long-term returns

Kopano Makhu, Portfolio Manager at Mazi Asset Management outlines 3 wide-ranging guiding principles that they follow to ensure long term returns for clients.
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Independence: is it important?

Lara Warburton, CFP®, Managing Director at Integral Wealth Management, explores the importance of maintaining independence in financial advice while emphasising the different challenges independent advisors face.
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Corporate activism: Unlocking value beyond traditional investing

Investing is not always about finding the next great company; sometimes it is about recognising the value the market has yet to see, writes Odirile Sebolao, Fund Specialist at Curate Investments.

What matters most to investors during “permanent” volatility? 

Uncertainty is becoming the norm, say investors, as they adjust their strategies to navigate – and exploit – persistently higher volatility, writes Phil Robotham, Head of South Africa, Client Group, Schroders. 

Do inward-listed investments use your offshore allowance?

Kevin Swartz of Absa shares his thoughts on the difference between structured products classes.

Hennie du Plessis CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Hennie du Plessis CFP®, Principal Advisor, RiG Advisory Services, about his journey as a Financial Planner.

Economic resilience despite geopolitical fragility

Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist, CAM Asset Management, details how the global economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of a fragile geopolitical landscape.  
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