Two-pot reform: Resist the urge to access your retirement annuity savings...
"Understand that any withdrawal is a costly advance on your ultimate retirement benefit" writes Pieter Koekemoer, head of Personal Investments at Coronation.
Annual shareholder meetings need a shake-up, but how?
Shareholder meetings are often uninspiring but they are essential for shareholder democracy. We consider how they could be revamped to better serve the needs of all stakeholders writes Tim Goodman, Schroders.
Momentum Investments and Robeco launch partnership in Southern Africa
Momentum and Robeco's strategic partnership deepens portfolio integration in quantitative equity products and research.
Accelerating onshore geoscience mapping
The Council for Geoscience is in its sixth year of executing its Integrated and Multidisciplinary Geoscience Mapping Programme.
Closing the gap
Universities should be equipping students with the skills and abilities they need to thrive in the modern workplace, argues Cymbeline Harilal, Instructional Designer at The Independent Institute of Education.
Blending security and flexibility for retirement
One crucial decision people face at retirement is choosing an annuity. We’ve reimagined retirement to make the choice easier, writes Martin Riekert, head of retail investments at Momentum Investments.
Using hedge funds to harness the power of compounding
The magic of compounding, as it relates to long-term investment returns, cannot be overstated writes James Corkin, Portfolio Manager, Steyn Capital Management.
Lessons in customer centricity
Teachings from the use of mobile apps in the insurance industry have given Yaron Assabi, the founder of the Digital Solutions Group (DSG), unique insights into how a frictionless commerce experience can improve customer retention.
Register for the FPI Professional Competency exams
The Professional Competency examinations allows candidates to demonstrate their ability to apply financial planning concepts in real-world scenarios.
Cybersecurity: building awareness and resilience in an ever more complex technology landscape
Robyn Clay shares her view on cybercrime and security and its affects on advisory practices as the Director of Link Tank.
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The 2026 guide to structured products in South Africa
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Structured products can offer investors a unique way to access market returns while managing risk with capital protection and tailored pay-offs. These innovative investments have evolved and can now offer the potential for enhanced or geared returns, with partial capital protection. Investors must weigh the trade-offs against the gains.
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