ESG: the heartbeat of responsible advice
Financial freedom is not just a goal – financial freedom is a journey, writes Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Kainos Wealth. ESG ensures that this journey is not only profitable, but purposeful.
Second surge of savings pot withdrawals
While the savings pot offers members flexibility to manage financial emergencies, Alexforbes urges retirement fund members to carefully assess the long-term consequences of such withdrawals.
Unlocking success: The power of process in sports and investing
According to Andrew Padoa, Portfolio Manager at Sasfin Wealth, a well-defined and repeatable process is one of the keys to success for achieving superior outcomes in both sports and investing.
Leading the way to pan-Africanism
Absa Index and Structured Solutions sits within Global Markets in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa and is fundamental in the group’s objective of being a leading pan-African bank. Blue Chip caught up with Fundi Pikashe, CFP®, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa.
Socially responsible investment: a lifeline, not a passing trend
According to David Le Page, Director, Fossil Free South Africa, if you are a truly conscientious financial advisor, there’s a vital conversation that you should be having with your clients: climate change.
The future of group risk: why a consultative approach is key...
According to Corinne da Silva, CFP®,
Business Development Manager at Jigsaw
Financial Services, advisors play a crucial role in guiding employers and employees through their options, ensuring risk benefits are structured effectively and members understand their cover.
If you don’t pay, you don’t stay
Tim Slatter, Director at Slatter Communications looks at why authentic communication could be a hidden key to client retention.
Trump 2.0
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant, encourages financial planners to focus on their Circle of Control. The more you have planned your communication and implemented it consistently, the more likely you will influence client behaviour.
How having a bias affects your potential returns as an investor
According to Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium in the Momentum Metropolitan group, lack of diversification and irrational biases affect returns and investors’ long-term investment amounts.
What you need to know about AMETF transparency
According to Niki Giles, Head of Strategy, Prescient Fund Services, Actively managed exchange-traded funds are gaining traction as South African investors seek more
dynamic and potentially higher-return opportunities.
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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.