Practice Management

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Turning AML Compliance into a Value-Added Service

From regulation to opportunity: Turning AML compliance into a value-added service 

GloRep shares a new perspective on compliance by discussing how they are turning AML compliance into a value-added service.
Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks

FICA in the era of deepfake and AI-driven fraud

AI-powered scams are rapidly reshaping the fraud landscape, exposing new vulnerabilities within financial systems and eroding public trust in digital communication, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks

Building a financially sustainable practice

Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult, states that there is lots of talk about different fee models for financial advisors.
Mapping your advice process

Mapping your advice process: the most important thing you can do...

Wealth Associates recently undertook the task of mapping their advice process, and if there’s one thing they learned, it has unlocked significant opportunities to improve client experiences, writes Theoniel McDonald
Preparing Next Gen heirs for the complexities of managing the family fortune

Preparing the Next Gen heirs for the complexities of managing the...

Stonehage Fleming addresses an often-asked quesion by families grappling with how to go about succession planning: When should we start preparing the Next Gen heirs for the complexities of managing the family fortune, and how should we go about it?
succession planning

Succession planning for independent financial advisors in South Africa

Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice in South Africa, writes Péru du Toit Founder, IPSE Tech Law Services
Gareth Collier, CFP®, founder at Firecrest Group

Forged by fire: where futures take flight

Gareth Collier, CFP®, one of the 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Award runners-up, recently opened his own financial planning practice, Firecrest Modern Capital. Blue Chip spoke to Collier about the intricacies of this inception.
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”.
Survival of the fastest

Survival of the fastest

With the arrival of Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream world, we find ourselves at a point of optimism over the future in this cycle of technology innovation, writes Doug Nicol, Investment Analyst at Fundhouse.
Anton Swanapoel_Thought Leader Portrait

Record of advice: various definitions often lead to misinterpretation

Anton Swanepoel, Founder of Trusted Advisors, states that some advisors refer to the client proposal as the record of advice and others refer to a quotation as the record of advice, both of which are only partially correct.
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Hedge Fund fees suggest investors are buying a superior product

Hedge funds have a reputation globally for charging higher fees than their long-only counterparts. The mantra “2 and 20” is traditionally the way hedge fund fees have been described, capturing the fee model of 2% management fee and 20% of outperformance as a performance fee.

COFI: A strategic reset for financial advice

The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill is umbrella legislation designed to consolidate market conduct provisions from more than a dozen existing financial sector laws, writes Adriaan Combrink, Junior Client Portfolio Manager, Equilibrium.

How serious are the spillover risks from private credit to public markets?

Problems in direct lending, the $2-trillion sector of the broader private credit market, are worrying investors in public markets. Are they right to worry asks Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders?

Evolving momentum in today’s world of work

Momentum Corporate’s refreshed brand campaign reflects how the world of work and the needs of employers and employees have evolved. Blue Chip speaks to Dumo Mbethe, CEO of Momentum Corporate and executive director of Momentum Group.

Fostering a formidable firm: the momentum effect of employee benefits

Momentum Corporate’s FundsAtWork reached R100-billion in assets under management in 2025, yet its mission to serve a diverse membership remains constant. As the organisations grows, its delivery methods must adapt, since scale magnifies the effects of all decisions. Momentum Corporate’s leaders outline its employee benefits that drive success.
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