Four questions on investing in a geopolitically uncertain world
John Gilchrist, CIO at PSG Asset Management, writes that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised multiple concerns for South African investors.
COFI readiness
Anton Swanepoel, the founder of Trusted Advisors, answers the question, "What is the industry telling us about readiness for COFI?"
The digital gateway to visibility and trust for financial planners
Rizanne Oosthuisen-Botha, founder and CEO of ProfileMe, believes that the less effort it takes to do business, the easier it is for clients to say yes.
What makes a succession plan practically executable?
Kevin Feather of Galileo Financial Planning explores the practical question of what makes a succession plan executable
The quiet power of planting trees for tomorrow
Thando Gobe, CEO of Personal Trust, argues for a return to the straightforward principle of personal and professional service.
Using multiple financial advisors may hurt your wealth
Mark MacSymon (Wealth Manager, Private Client Holdings) writes that diversifying financial advice is not the same as diversifying your investment portfolio.
The TT and trusts: legacies in the Isle of Man
Coreen van der Merwe, director at Sovereign Trust (SA), writes about The Isle of Man TT, arguably the most dangerous motorbike race in the world.
A winning formula
Rocco Carr (Business Development Manager, Glacier by Sanlam) writes about the importance of combining a living annuity with a life annuity.
AI is not coming for your financial planning job
Zeldeen Müller (CEO, inSite Connect, Creator of AgendaWorx Board Portal) cautions that AI could destroy your clients’ nest eggs… if you let it.
Ignore asset allocation at your peril
In their seminal piece titled Determinants of Portfolio Performance (1986), Brinson, Hood and Beebower set out to explain the variance of portfolio returns by deconstructing the quarterly returns of 91 large US pension plans over the period 1974 to 1983 into asset allocation and security selection decisions writes Michael Badenhorst, Chief Investment Officer, Independent Investment Solutions.
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When equal is not the same: Planning a legacy for a global family
When investors think about offshore investing, the conversation often begins with asset allocation, fund selection and portfolio performance. However, the structures used to hold those investments can be just as important, writes Marius Cilliers, regional manager at Momentum Wealth International.
AI is a force multiplier
Make sure you're multiplying the right things, writes Johan Vosloo, CEO, Headspace Technologies.
AI: levelling the playing field
It is no secret that small FSPs are operating in an increasingly demanding environment writes Theoniel McDonald, CFP®, Chair: FIA Financial Planning Executive Committee and Head of Financial Planning, Carmel Wealth and Wealth Associates.
Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa leadership changes
The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) has announced a change in leadership that will take effect from 1 January 2027.
Conversation as technology and how it influences outcomes
In an age of AI and technological breakthroughs, the most powerful tool in financial planning may still be humanity’s oldest: conversation. Discover why listening, empathy and meaningful dialogue are essential to building client trust and delivering better advice. By Rob Macdonald.
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