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.
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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
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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.
The 2-pot system: An opportunity for advisors to support members’ goals
Elrina Wessels, Principal Strategic Clients at Alexforbes, emphasizes that the two-pot retirement system offers a significant chance to enhance the financial well-being of low to middle-income individuals, with the financial advisory sector being pivotal in this process.
Avoiding The Behavioral Pitfalls of Bitcoin
Bitcoin has taken over the world and there are critical measures that investors need to be aware of, writes Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments.
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The end of the financial planner as we know it?
What happens when technology can do much of the work we were once paid to do, asks Dante De Gori, CFP CEO of Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB)
Is your investment making you emotional?
Investment performance can stir emotions, but understanding each asset’s purpose helps investors make better decisions, writes Janeen van Heerden, Head of Business Development at Momentum Securities.
The index decision that matters
Index investing may remove the need to select individual shares, but it doesn’t remove the need for investment judgement, writes 1nvest’s Ahmed Motara.
Two-pot withdrawals, December bonuses and mounting debt
Are South Africans sacrificing their financial future to survive the festive season, asks Thinus Marais, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning.
What is an ETF?
Exchange-traded funds offer financial planners a growing range of options for building client portfolios.




















