The ethical treatment of clients
Despite an ongoing emphasis on ethics training for financial services providers (FSPs) and the importance of getting ethics CPD points regularly, the financial planning profession seems never far from a fresh controversy, writes Rob Macdonald, Fundhouse.
The true value of advice
Investors who collaborate with qualified financial advisers significantly improve their chances of reaching their financial goals writes Edward Semenya, Senior Investment Specialist at Alexforbes.
Which areas of the equity market might perform best should inflationary...
According to Tina Fong and Ben Read of Schroders, investors may need to reassess how they position their portfolios if inflation falls back as expected over the course of this year and next.
What a child can cost
For Youth Month, Paul Menge, Actuarial Specialist at Momentum Investo, has calculated what the expenses for a child may add up to.
Facilitating skills development for sustainable livelihoods
The chemical industry’s sector education and training authority is pursuing partnerships based on innovation, collaboration, digitisation and transformation, says Yershen Pillay, CEO of CHIETA. This forward-looking SETA aspires to be a fully digitised entity that goes beyond skills to promote sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of life.
Removing the jargon from your investment goals
Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium, discusses the robustness of South Africa’s financial investment protections, covering the risks and defenses linked to banks, insurance firms, and unit trusts, and the role of LISPs in controlling and securing investments.
Life after work
Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®, WealthUp, presents a 3 step framework to assist your clients during life transitions like retirement.
AI: an approach that will power change in almost every industry
Chris Willis, a Research Analyst at Melville Douglas, states that although artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a prominent topic, it seemed distant to many until it became widely accessible in 2023.
Youth Month 2024: How society can work to ensure a hopeful...
In 10 to 15 years teenagers and professionals under the age of 35 will be the driving force of South Africa’s economy. Youth are the future entrepreneurs, public sector leaders, NGO heads and C-suite executives of the country.
Collaboration and co-creating sustainable solutions
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa believes in collaboration to ensure water sustainability.
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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.