Don’t let business get personal
Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice provides 5 tips to separate your financial ambitions.
The power of balance in your advice practice
Equilibrium has successfully grown its market share over recent years, built on good investment outcomes and by adding value to advice practices, writes Riaan Bosch, portfolio manager at Equilibrium.
Cogence’s first CEO, a seasoned leader in start-up ventures, finds the...
Cogence’s first CEO, Jonel Matthee-Ferreira, excels at building investment businesses and inspiring her team. She finds Cogence uniquely exciting and is confident that competitors cannot replicate it.
Shaping the future of financial planning in South Africa
The School of Financial Planning Law (SFPL) at the University of the Free State has long been a trailblazer in the field of financial planning. As Professor Liezel Alsemgeest, the School’s Director explains, high standards for teaching and research continue to keep SFPL at the forefront of the discipline in South Africa.
Why choose semi-liquid funds for investing in renewable infrastructure?
There are more opportunities for private investors to access renewable energy investments today, write Duncan Hale and Jack Wasserman of Schroders.
The 2-pot system: An opportunity for advisors to support members’ goals
Elrina Wessels, Principal Strategic Clients at Alexforbes, emphasizes that the two-pot retirement system offers a significant chance to enhance the financial well-being of low to middle-income individuals, with the financial advisory sector being pivotal in this process.
Avoiding The Behavioral Pitfalls of Bitcoin
Bitcoin has taken over the world and there are critical measures that investors need to be aware of, writes Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments.
South African business ranks infrastructure blackouts as biggest risk
The Allianz Risk Barometer 2024 asseses the top risks to business in South Africa. Critical infrastructure blackouts, cyber security and disruptions to business operations such as supply chains top the list of the concerns.
Kim Lewis, CFP® | Financial Planner Profile
Blue Chip speaks to Kim Lewis, CFP® at Naviganti Financial Planning cc, about her journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
Diversifying personal share portfolios in a growing $12-trillion global ETF opportunity
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are innovative investment vehicles that have gained significant traction amidst high US interest rates an devolving market conditions, writes Michelle Noth.
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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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