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SA’s Top Economists
The first prize-giving of the Economist of the Year competition to be held under the auspices of the Bureau of Market Research and Unisa was held in 2022.
Securitas™ Financial Group Strengthens Client Relationships through Strategic Acquisitions
Securitas™ Financial Group takes bold strides towards a prosperous future, uniting with Jackie Steele & Associates and Rutherford Wealth to enhance client relationships and expand specialized financial solutions.
Stockholm Syndrome: the short story of Embracer Group
James Corkin recounts the story of a recent successful short position in a high-flying gaming company, and how numerous accounting red flags should have been a warning to the company’s devoted supporters ahead of a major stock price collapse.
Advisers’ Next Big Thing
Ring-fencing future revenue takes early tactics and forethought. For advisers, now is the moment to identify the clients of the future and get them onto the books, says Deon Theunis, Head of Intermediary Support, Sanlam Risk & Savings
Tom Brukman, CFP®
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I spent a good six months in my mid-twenties exploring what profession I could build a career...
Taking the path to financial health
I believe it is the job of financial planning professionals to build and continually reinforce the client’s trust in them and the process says, Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse.
Where do we stand now?
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Established in 2000, the FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award is highly coveted and recognises outstanding achievement in the field and practice of financial planning. In 2025, the award went to Nicola Langridge, CFP®, wealth manager at Private Client Holdings. Blue Chip caught up with her.
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