The transparency of structured products’ risk-return profiles and fees
When recommending structured products, advisors need to ensure risk and return profiles are suitable for investors. Full disclosure also requires transparency about the costs of investing.
What risks and potential rewards need to be evaluated in structured...
In evaluating structured products, all the risk factors need to be balanced against the benefits to ensure that the risks don’t undermine the benefits.
What key factors should institutional investors consider?
The role of structured products in institutional investments is growing, but these investors need to consider all the usual risks and benefits including liquidity and compliance with regulations such as Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act.
How do SPs fit into the South African investment landscape?
Structured products are gaining traction in South Africa, complementing traditional asset classes through more customised risk management amid technological and regulatory change.
Alexforbes named South African Manager of the Year at the Raging...
Alexforbes were honoured at the Raging Bull Awards with two prestigious awards that highlighted the firms investment achievements and long-term performance.
The 2026 guide to structured products in South Africa
Exclusive: The 2026 Structured Products Guide is now available as an eBook. This guide features a range of highly informative introductory articles about structured products in South Africa and provide profiles of leading companies offering structured products in South Africa.
Is everything becoming AI – and how can you respond without...
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AIP Capital Management
AIP Capital Management was founded in August 2017. The company has an AUM of R920-million, with 30 clients on their books.
Why advisers hold the key to client peace of mind when...
Fareeya Adam, CEO of structured products and annuities at Momentum Wealth, describes the pivotal responsibility of financial advisers, not just as financial and investment planning experts, but as trusted partners.
Visio Fund Management
Visio Fund Management is based primarily in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, and also has a research presence in the USA, Israel and Australia.
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Alternative investments financial advisors should add to clients’ portfolios, writes Florbela Yates, the Managing Director of Equilibrium Investment Management.
Creditworthiness key to client relations
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How important are the non-investment services of a DFM?
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Client agency
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