FTX revisited: how could it happen, and the rules of investing
In many ways, the story of the failed crypto exchange platform FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), provide us with the quintessential example of what has come to be known as the Icarus Syndrome says Matthew Molyneux, Investment Analyst at Fundhouse
Why do people invest? Why do people save?
For clients to realise their dreams, the gap to earning capacity and the price of the item is often too wide to save the cash under the mattress and hope for the best says, Kapil Joshi, Head of Momentum Collective Investment
Should financial advisors use a DFM?
There is no one-size-fits-all definition that applies to all DFMs. It depends on the value proposition that a DFM has.
The green hydrogen frontier
Neocolonialism, greenwashing or just transition? There is much excitement around green hydrogen these days. It is often said to have great potential for combating climate change while creating jobs and economic prosperity in South Africa.
Starting retirement on a high note: The power of planning a...
Ricardo Teixeira, Chief Operating Officer for BDO Wealth Advisors, believes that planning a dream holiday provides an ideal start to retirement and helps ease the often turbulent transition into that period. He encourages new retirees to shift from a “saving” mindset to a “reward” mindset.
How you can invest in future trends
Jako de Jager, head of retail portfolio solutions at Momentum Investments, shares six trends that will affect the global economy in 2023 and beyond.
Investing without a crystal ball
The main purpose of investing is to take advantage of differences between market participants’ expectations and underlying economic activity says, Leon Michaelides, Equity Portfolio Manager, Matrix Fund Managers.
ESG investing: Taking the passive versus active debate to a new arena
Investment strategies focused on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) metrics have risen to prominence over the past decade.
A new energy bank aims to increase private investment in African...
Global investors are shying away from hydrocarbons, leaving the continent without the investment it needs if it is to capitalise on its resources.
Things to consider when drafting your Will and naming an Executor
When nominating an executor, it’s important that this person has the required professional skills, capacity, experience and resources to effectively manage your estate.
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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.
A trusted partner
Conlias Mancuveni says Hollard Implemented Portfolio Solutions (IPS)
has positioned itself to be a reliable partner that empowers advisors.
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.
The digital gateway to visibility and trust for financial planners
Simplified processes lower the decision barrier. The less effort it takes to do business, the easier it is for clients to say yes. That thinking is exactly what sits behind South Africa’s top client engagement platform, ProfileMe. Blue Chip caught up with the founder and CEO, Rizanne Oosthuisen-Botha.
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