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Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director, Schroders

Four disconnects between advisors and their female clients

The potential loss of female clients presents a challenge for some advisors but also an opportunity for others. Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director at Schroders, identifies four key disconnects between advisors and their female clients.
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Long live advice: The unmatched value of human insight in financial...

As the financial world continues to be transformed by automation, the unique and irreplaceable value of human-driven guidance will only become more significant, notes Sonja Steyn, CFP®, Strategic Head at Momentum Group.

The future is now

Why advanced human skills are the superpower of the financial planner

Connecting with clients beyond technical skills

What makes one advisor connect deeply with their clients while another seems to struggle to get through? The secret often lies in something less tangible than financial knowledge or technical skill: it’s how we communicate.
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Building emotional resilience in challenging times

Financial planners are trained extensively in financial planning but Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions, states that curriculums should also focus on the emotional resilience a planner needs when dealing with clients' challenging conversations.
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Touching the hearts and minds through design-thinking communication

The Oxford Dictionary defines communication as “the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing or using some other medium”. It seems simple but...
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Why a Family Office approach is a groundbreaking solution to managing...

When it comes to investing, understanding what women want is simple - sound financial advice that secures their financial wellbeing today and into the future, writes Nicola Langridge, CFP®, Private Client Holdings.
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Clicks, conversations, clients: discerning the art of timely advice in modern (family)...

Tim Slatter, Slatter Communications, discusses how the thoughtful integration of digital communication tools allows you to bridge communication gaps.
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Courage: essential for authentic financial planning

Rob Madonald highlights courage as a fundamental skill for financial planners, emphasizing its importance among the seven key skills outlined in his book, 'The 7 Pillars of Financial Health'.
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Are women really better investors?

Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments Group, delves into whether women are better investors through a behavioural finance lens.
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MitonOptimal South Africa

For over 25 years, Cape Town-based MitonOptimal has established enduring partnerships with advisors by emphasising innovation, adaptability and a steadfast client-centric approach.
The power of play in the workplace

The power of play in the workplace: how fun fuels success

According to Kruger, employees engaging in playful activities “experience a sense of freedom that allows fresh thinking, stronger connections with colleagues and increased motivation”.
Retirement planning workhops by Money Maestros in Middelburg 28 July 2025

Join Money Maestros- ‘Retirement Income Workshops’ on the 28 July 2025, Middelburg

Attend the Money Maestros 'Retirement Income Workshops' on the 28th of July 2025 in Middelburg- Nest Egg To Paycheck: Managing Withdrawals & Avoiding Ruin In Retirement.
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