Navigating succession: financial advisors retire much later than they realise
A successful succession requires structured planning and negotiation, writes Jaco van Tonder, Services Director at Ninety One
Having a financial planning and investment philosophy is key to influencing...
I am always surprised when I ask a financial planner about their financial planning or investment philosophy and get a blank stare in response. When...
How much longer will the bust in Chinese housing last?
According to David Rees and Oliver Willoughby, Schroders, more decisive policy action is required if China is to start beating growth expectations again.
The most important signature of all
Capital Legacy knows that you will sign many important documents in your life, but none more significant than your last will and testament. Here’s why that is the most important signature of all.
Market movers
The distribution of global market equities is constantly evolving, with structural changes between markets playing a crucial role in driving investment returns. What factors influence these shifts, and how can we gain a deeper understanding of them? Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer at Fundhouse, explores these questions.
Is venture building the secret sauce for creating new companies?
Companies are specialising in “venture building”, offering their services to corporates to assist them in leveraging their assets to create innovative small businesses along their supply chain. Venture builders are offering more than incubators and accelerators. One such venture builder, Specno, gives local and international examples of where this is working and says it’s bringing a startup approach to corporate innovation.
The data which shows the perils of chasing past stock market...
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research, Schroders, examines the data which shows the perils of chasing past stock market winners.
Independence: is it important?
Lara Warburton, CFP®, Managing Director at Integral Wealth Management, explores the importance of maintaining independence in financial advice while emphasising the different challenges independent advisors face.
From estates to precincts: a property evolution
Estate living is growing in popularity in South Africa at the same time as the concept is evolving to include a broader range of properties and services. These larger areas, precincts encompassing residential, educational, retail and commercial users, are being developed in all parts of the country, writes John Young.
Real estate market rebasing: What does it mean for investors?
Kieran Farrelly, Global Head of Real Estate Solutions at Schroders, reveals how to harness long-term real estate opportunities in today's market conditions.
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Are private capital markets “risky” investments?
Despite the private capital industry’s proven track record, many investors still view private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) as risky investments.
Rethinking retirement
South Africa’s Two-Pot retirement system has opened up a lot of options for consumers and responsibilities for employers, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services
Independent Investment Solutions
Independent Investment Solutions (i²), founded in 2016 and headquartered in Johannesburg, delivers independent, multi-asset investment portfolios tailored for both local and offshore markets.
Catering for bespoke needs
Equilibrium’s Florbela Yates shares insight into how they handle investments both locally and overseas.
The future of healthcare financing
South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under
the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty, writes James White, Director,
Sales and Marketing, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.



















