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.
Where to tech, and when to human
Technology is transforming the financial advice industry and the financial planning profession, writes Francois du Toit, Founder of PROpulsion.
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Why hedge funds should be core to pension fund portfolios
Hedge funds offer steady, risk-managed returns – but if they’re so effective, why aren’t investors using them to their full potential? It’s time to rethink their role at the core of portfolios, writes Kwazi Mbhele, Portfolio Manager, Novare Investments.
Legacy with purpose: empowering South Africans through knowledge
Siyasanga Kashe is a force for change in South Africa’s employee benefits landscape. As executive for member solutions at Momentum Corporate, she brings both strategic insight and heartfelt commitment to making financial wellness accessible to all.
UJ joins the CPD landscape with a dynamic Masterclass series
University of Johannesburg lecturer Amira Asvat (CFP®) shares an update on the university's dynamic new Masterclass series.
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