Riding forward to a green future in Africa
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in Sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in startups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential, says a report recently released by the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme.
The fundamental need for health and behaviour modelling in retirement planning
Through this merging of technology and investment expertise, Cogence is not only the first truly global discretionary fund manager (DFM) in South Africa, but the first DFM globally to add a layer of personalised health and longevity insight to essentially map out every aspect of an individual’s financial plan, says Adrian Gore, CEO, Discovery
Embracing technology and the human connection in the financial advising landscape
As financial advisors, we find ourselves in the unenviable position of selling the invisible, says Andy Hart, Founder of Humans Under Management.
Business partnership with government
The financial services sector is built on trust and confidence, yet this has been lacking between business and government. There are now tentative indications that this is being repaired, albeit at a slow and uneven pace.
The impact of mental health on financial planning
One undeniable fact, central to financial planning, is the link between mental health, poor decision-making and financial difficulties, says Roland Cox, Executive Coach, Aspiral Coaching and Leadership
How the Momentum Income Plus Fund can provide a haven in...
The Momentum Income Plus Fund has a unique value proposition: a high level of income and access to a diversified range of companies, says Karabo Seima, Portfolio Manager at Momentum Investments.
Offshore allocations: why Global Emerging Markets beckon
James Corkin, portfolio Manager of Steyn Capital’s Global Emerging Markets strategy, highlights the exceptional opportunity in Global Emerging Markets, and outlines the decade-long process of bringing the strategy to launch.
The A.R.T of saving with Momentum Money
Gone are the days when businesses could create products and expect clients to mould their lifestyles to them, says Kapil Joshi, CEO of Momentum Money
1Life Insurance roadshow unlocks new opportunities for brokers in a challenging...
South African businesses are navigating unprecedented challenges as the impact of global events and local headwinds such as persistent loadshedding and a weak rand create economic pressures that weigh on consumer spending.
Look both ways before you cross the BRICS Road
The ongoing shift in economic and political influence from the West, represented by the United States and the G7, to the East, represented by China and the BRICS bloc of nations, has been grabbing headlines over the past few years.
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AI is a force multiplier
Make sure you're multiplying the right things, writes Johan Vosloo, CEO, Headspace Technologies.
AI: levelling the playing field
It is no secret that small FSPs are operating in an increasingly demanding environment writes Theoniel McDonald, CFP®, Chair: FIA Financial Planning Executive Committee and Head of Financial Planning, Carmel Wealth and Wealth Associates.
Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa leadership changes
The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) has announced a change in leadership that will take effect from 1 January 2027.
Conversation as technology and how it influences outcomes
In an age of AI and technological breakthroughs, the most powerful tool in financial planning may still be humanity’s oldest: conversation. Discover why listening, empathy and meaningful dialogue are essential to building client trust and delivering better advice. By Rob Macdonald.
The hidden drivers of estate conflict
Some of the most emotionally complex conversations planners deal with happen after a client dies, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.
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