The power of play in the workplace: how fun fuels success
According to Kruger, employees engaging in playful activities “experience a sense of freedom that allows fresh thinking, stronger connections with colleagues and increased motivation”.
A shift up and to the left
By understanding their unique strategies and regulated nature, investors can leverage the true potential of hedge funds to achieve higher returns while effectively managing risk, writes Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager,
Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager,
Mazi Asset Management.
South Africa’s Q1 GDP: A marginal win, but still a long...
South Africa's first-quarter GDP growth remained sluggish at 0.1%, narrowly exceeding market forecasts of a 0.1% contraction. Despite this slight improvement, Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist and Advisory Partner at Citadel, cautioned that the uptick is "not something to celebrate," emphasising that the economy continues to struggle with an extended period of low growth.
The Robert Group
According to John Robinson, DFM Specialist at The Robert Group, TRG Private Wealth is dedicated to the empowerment of financial advisors through innovative solutions that drive success.
Altvest Capital reports robust FY2025 growth: asset expansion, strategic investments, and...
Altvest Capital reports strong FY2025 results driven by asset growth and investment performance
Shaun Thompson | Financial Planner Profile
Blue Chip speaks to Shaun Thompson, Financial Planner at Asset Tree Financial Advisors, about his journey as a Financial Planner®.
Survival of the fastest
With the arrival of Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream world, we find ourselves at a point of optimism over the future in this cycle of technology innovation, writes Doug Nicol, Investment Analyst at Fundhouse.
STRATEGIQ Capital
By prioritising independence, expertise, transparency and partnership, STRATEGIQ empowers financial advisors with cutting-edge tools and strategic insights, writes Luis Levy, CFA®, Chief Executive Officer, STRATEGIQ Capital.
Record of advice: various definitions often lead to misinterpretation
Anton Swanepoel, Founder of Trusted Advisors, states that some advisors refer to the client proposal as the record of advice and others refer to a quotation as the record of advice, both of which are only partially correct.
Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact...
The Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF), a specialist SME-focused private credit fund managed by Altvest Capital, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2025, marking a breakthrough year in its mission to democratise access to capital and drive inclusive economic growth across South Africa.
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Retirement, financial education, and the curious role of AI
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Blending annuities
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