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The case for strategic corporate outsourcing

The 1990s saw organisations starting to outsource business activities, such as accounting, HR, data processing, security and maintenance to cut costs. Today, outsourcing is seen as a far more strategic tool than merely a cost-saving exercise.
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Adding value, time and money

Integrity, knowledge, service and teamwork are the values that Bovest Wealth Management stands for and on which its success is built. Blue Chip caught up with the company’s wealth managers, PJ and Geo Botha.
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Harnessing the power of digital solutions in wealth management

By leveraging technology, advisors can better address the evolving needs of their clients, building stronger relationships and driving client satisfaction, says Hymne Landman, Head of Momentum Wealth.
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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.
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Essential habits of highly successful FSPs under COFI

This article was inspired by legendary author, the late Stephen R Covey, whose bestselling book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, impacted millions of...
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Securitas™ Financial Group Strengthens Client Relationships through Strategic Acquisitions

Securitas™ Financial Group takes bold strides towards a prosperous future, uniting with Jackie Steele & Associates and Rutherford Wealth to enhance client relationships and expand specialized financial solutions.
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Big tech turnaround: What’s behind the recovery?

After dominating stock market returns amid the Covid pandemic, the household names of the US tech sector endured a miserable 2022. In recent months the tables have turned once again, says Kondi Nkosi, South Africa Country Head at Schroders.
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How a focus on valuations helps to drive long-term returns

Ask any shopper if they prefer to buy an item at a premium, fair value or a discount, and you’d expect they’d (logically) opt...
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The accountancy profession: tackling tomorrow’s challenges, today

Far from its historic reputation as mere financial bean-counting, accountancy has transformed into a multi-faceted profession that tackles a full range of duties in the world of finance and business, says, Shahied Daniels, chief executive at SAIPA.
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Managing digital assets through an estate planner’s lens

Sarah Love, CFP, shares three things you may not know about digital assets.
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Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact in 2025 

The Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF), a specialist SME-focused private credit fund managed by Altvest Capital, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2025, marking a breakthrough year in its mission to democratise access to capital and drive inclusive economic growth across South Africa.

A home for independent financial planners

There is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying while product-driven consolidators buy up small, independent financial planning businesses to bulk up their product factories, where profits are juicy, and scale is possible.
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Pioneer in the DFM space

PortfolioMetrix was one of the first DFM firms in South Africa. Brandon Zietsman tells us more about their current offering.
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