Some important changes in the world of divorce law
Hannah Wilson, Simplifi Law, discusses how the constitutional court's recent judgement on the EB v ER and KG judgement changes the world of divorce law in South Africa.
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.
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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.




















