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.
Are independent financial planners facing extinction?
According to Warren Ingram, CFP®, Galileo Capital, independent financial planners are often seen as more trustworthy due to the lack of commission-based incentives, but they face challenges such as regulatory costs and competition from corporate financial planning firms, which may compromise advice standards due to product incentives.
Courage: essential for authentic financial planning
Rob Madonald highlights courage as a fundamental skill for financial planners, emphasizing its importance among the seven key skills outlined in his book, 'The 7 Pillars of Financial Health'.
Success by her design: 5 ways financial advisers can help bridge...
While progress has been made toward gender equality, women still face financial challenges, such as the gender pay gap and the "pink tax," that hinder their financial wellness. Momentum Senior Legal Adviser Sharon Hamman emphasizes the vital role financial advisers can play in closing this gap.
Small business can do the business in Africa
Several economic analysts and financial sector experts have identified Africa as the next frontier for growth and development. Currently, the continent has the youngest...
How employee benefit firms use AI to beat the competition
Zeldeen Müller, CEO of inSite Connect and creator of AgendaWorx, presents several case studies demonstrating how employee benefit firms are utilizing AI to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide outstanding service to their clients.
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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised multiple concerns for South African investors. This article addresses some of their most pressing questions. By John Gilchrist, Chief Investment Officer at PSG Asset Management.
COFI readiness
What is the industry telling us about readiness for COFI? Anton Swanepoel, the founder of Trusted Advisors, offers his insights.
Understanding you is where great advice begins
Choosing a financial adviser is about far more than qualifications or technical expertise. It's about finding someone who takes the time to understand you, writes George Mahlakgane, Franchise Principal and Financial Adviser at Consult by Momentum.
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What makes a succession plan practically executable?
This article explores a practical question that I have and that every financial planning business owner should consider: what makes a succession plan executable? By Kevin Feather of Galileo Financial Planning.
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