Why should a financial planner use a DFM?
Explore the many advantages financial advisors can gain by leveraging a Discretionary Fund Manager to oversee investment portfolios.
The Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund is opening doors
By bridging South African capital with China’s booming venture-capital market, Altvest Capital's Orient Fund empowers investors to participate in transformative global innovations and diversify beyond conventional asset classes.
Research and transparency reigns supreme
Marius van der Merwe, a founding member and CEO of Amity Investment Solutions, explains the company's unique approach as a DFM.
Curate Investments: The art of investing
Curate Investments is a new asset manager that opened in 2024 with a clear mission: to find the best people to look after its clients’ money and provide clients with access to top-tier global expertise, whatever their investment goals. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Ray Mhere.
How to invest in art like a pro
Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art, shares six insider strategies for aspiring art investors. Drawing from years of expertise in high-value art sales and auctions.
AI and automation: two sides of the same coin?
Understanding the difference between AI and automation, and how each can benefit your practice, will help you make the most of these technologies writes Francois du Toit, Founder of PROpulsion.
Unlocking key insights out of disparate data
According to Robyn Clay and Jen Mckay, Directors at Linktank, many South African financial advisors use overlapping software without data-sharing mechanisms, leading to inefficiencies and duplicate data, which hampers effective business intelligence and strategic decision-making.
What is a DFM actually?
The introductory article 'What is a DFM Actually' in Blue Chip's 2025 DFM Guide provides a comprehensive overview of how DFMs navigate complex investment strategies to deliver optimal portfolio solutions for financial advisors and their clients.
Key insights on two-pot retirement system
Alexforbes released key insights and trends from the implementation of the two-pot retirement system, a significant change to South Africa’s retirement fund sector introduced on 1 September 2024.
What you need to know about AMETFs’ transparency
Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services, unpacks the global transparency debate shaping AMETFs. From the U.S. SEC’s semi-transparent models to Europe’s evolving stance and South Africa’s cautious approach.
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The power of understanding financial behaviour
How Discretionary Fund Managers free advisers to focus on their clients. By Pat Magadla, Head of Distribution at Equilibrium.
Investment partnerships breed hedge fund excellence
Amplify Investment Partners’ managing director Wade Witbooi explains the value that Amplify brings to the table and predicts a bright future for both his business and the industry as a whole.
Bitcoin in South African portfolios: Why a small allocation makes sense
This article explores why allocating a modest portion of client portfolios to Bitcoin could be prudent, and how to do so through accessible, regulated avenues in South Africa.
Wellness meets wealth
Wellbeing has become the true measure of success. Now financial advisors and healthcare consultants can offer more than investment guidance.
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.
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