Retail distribution in an energy-limited world
Solly Engelbrecht, National Logistics Executive at The SPAR Group sheds light on the step the retail giant utilises sustainable energy.
Will financial planners ever be professionals?
The two most important professions of the 21st century are, undoubtedly, the medical profession and the financial planning profession, says Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse
The ultimate accolade
The FPI Financial Planner of the Year competition is renowned for its rigorous evaluation process that showcases the exceptional skills and abilities of the finalists. Lara Warburton, CFP®, stood out among a group of finalists including Thomas Brukman, CFP®, and Noel de Kock, CFP®, to secure the coveted title.
The financial planner as a thinking partner
Rob Macdonald stresses the importance of a financial planner as a thinking partner who thinks with the client instead of for the client.
Demystifying financial products
Too many people are confused by financial services offerings, says the Executive Director of Thapantha Financial Services, Tsotetsi Phoba, whose firm works hard to match people and products.
Start investing through a tax-free investment, asap
Using tax-free investments, also known as tax-free savings accounts, and starting as soon as possible, can have meaningful benefits for wealth-building, writes Pierre Jean Marais, retail marketing at Momentum Wealth.
Systematic investing:the future of investing
According to Conway Williams and Sajjaad Ahmed from Prescient Investment Management, "the days of large, traditional asset management teams are fading, making way for leaner, technology and data-driven investment approaches".
ETFs, ETNs and AMCs: is this the future of investing?
Recent developments in the market for exchange-traded products are providing access to a whole new world of investment opportunities for financial advisors and their clients.
Next Generation Certification Standards
Want to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®? The Financial Planning Institute introduces the Next Generation Certification Standards.
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Regulators in action: Strengthening consumer protection together
With so many financial products and services available, it is important for consumers to know their rights and where to turn when they have a problem.
Pension Fund Adjudicator signals tougher approach on unpaid contributions
The Pension Fund Adjudicator has signalled the adoption of a tougher approach to employers who fail to pay retirement fund contributions to funds on behalf of their employees.
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IFAs are the backbone of independent advice in this country, and Otto1890 sees itself as their institutional partner. Otto1890 brings execution, custody scale and global investment capability across asset classes and an open architecture. Blue Chip speaks to Flynn Robson, director and head of private clients, Otto1890.
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