Who should pay the DFM its fees?
Investors pay for the expertise of a Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM), but the fees are often offset by access to cost-saving strategies and discounted fee classes—ensuring that professional portfolio management remains a valuable investment. Learn more here.
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Last mile planning advice
Financial advisors can tackle the complexities of last-mile service delivery by leveraging wealth technology solutions that simplify workflows, strengthen client interactions, and enable consistent, contextual engagement. These advancements not only boost business growth but also ensure higher client satisfaction, shares Andries de Jongh, Head of Sales at Seed Analytics.
The succession plan dilemma for financial advisors
Marc Wiese, Managing Director at Warwick Wealth's explores key challenges and solutions for a seamless transition.
Portfolios built for prosperity
Capital Internationals Group's collaborative approach enables them to better understand your business, adapt to its unique requirements and ensure that your client needs come first.
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How important is investment performance for a DFM?
As Discretionary Fund Managers differentiate their offerings, how should the advisor measure a DFM’s success?
Cutting out the noise
The FPI Harry Brews’ Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the financial planning profession through service to society, academia, training, government, media and any other professional activities. Blue Chip speaks to Bruce Whitfield, winner of the FPI Harry Brews’ Award, 2024.
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Ben Meyer, Managing Director at Prescient Capital Markets, unpacks how recent regulatory reforms could unlock significant growth in SA’s ETF market.
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