Removing the jargon from your investment goals
Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium, discusses the robustness of South Africa’s financial investment protections, covering the risks and defenses linked to banks, insurance firms, and unit trusts, and the role of LISPs in controlling and securing investments.
Life after work
Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®, WealthUp, presents a 3 step framework to assist your clients during life transitions like retirement.
AI: an approach that will power change in almost every industry
Chris Willis, a Research Analyst at Melville Douglas, states that although artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a prominent topic, it seemed distant to many until it became widely accessible in 2023.
Youth Month 2024: How society can work to ensure a hopeful...
In 10 to 15 years teenagers and professionals under the age of 35 will be the driving force of South Africa’s economy. Youth are the future entrepreneurs, public sector leaders, NGO heads and C-suite executives of the country.
Collaboration and co-creating sustainable solutions
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa believes in collaboration to ensure water sustainability.
Don’t let business get personal
Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice provides 5 tips to separate your financial ambitions.
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.
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Hedge Fund fees suggest investors are buying a superior product
Hedge funds have a reputation globally for charging higher fees than their long-only counterparts. The mantra “2 and 20” is traditionally the way hedge fund fees have been described, capturing the fee model of 2% management fee and 20% of outperformance as a performance fee.
COFI: A strategic reset for financial advice
The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill is umbrella legislation designed to consolidate market conduct provisions from more than a dozen existing financial sector laws, writes Adriaan Combrink, Junior Client Portfolio Manager, Equilibrium.
How serious are the spillover risks from private credit to public markets?
Problems in direct lending, the $2-trillion sector of the broader private credit market, are worrying investors in public markets. Are they right to worry asks Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders?
Evolving momentum in today’s world of work
Momentum Corporate’s refreshed brand campaign reflects how the world of work and the needs of employers and employees have evolved. Blue Chip speaks to Dumo Mbethe, CEO of Momentum Corporate and executive director of Momentum Group.
Fostering a formidable firm: the momentum effect of employee benefits
Momentum Corporate’s FundsAtWork reached R100-billion in assets under management in 2025, yet its mission to serve a diverse membership remains constant. As the organisations grows, its delivery methods must adapt, since scale magnifies the effects of all decisions. Momentum Corporate’s leaders outline its employee benefits that drive success.



















