Alexforbes strengthens investment capabilities
Alexforbes announces significant enhancements to its investment team, aimed at delivering superior outcomes for clients across various regions.
Analytics
Partnering with Analytics is a strategic decision that extends far beyond simply outsourcing investment management, writes James Towell, Managing Director at Analytics.
Why should a financial planner use a DFM?
Explore the many advantages financial advisors can gain by leveraging a Discretionary Fund Manager to oversee investment portfolios.
The Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund is opening doors
By bridging South African capital with China’s booming venture-capital market, Altvest Capital's Orient Fund empowers investors to participate in transformative global innovations and diversify beyond conventional asset classes.
Why Bitcoin?: Altvest Capital’s bold entry into the world of digital...
Altvest Capital Limited (JSE: ALV) has announced its first investment in Bitcoin (BTC) as part of a strategic treasury management initiative aimed at strengthening financial resilience, preserving shareholder value, and gaining exposure to the world's most recognized decentralized digital asset.
Alternative investments: Don’t overlook the potential of up-and-coming artists
In certain quarters, art has become an increasingly attractive alternative investment as part of a diversified portfolio. One of its biggest advantages is that,...
I am because of others
Kirsty Scully, board chairperson of the FPI, has been elected to serve as chairperson of the FPSB Council. The FPSB is the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession. Its mission is to manage worldwide professional standards in the industry represented by the CFP® mark.
Alexforbes named best investment survey provider in Africa
Alexforbes is proud to announce that its investment survey team has been named the Best Investment Survey Provider in Africa for the sixth consecutive year.
A tale of two grocers
From the perspective of shareholders, Pick n Pay has been a significant disappointment, while Shoprite has proven to be a resounding success. What factors contributed to these vastly different outcomes? Were there any early indicators? Paul Whitburn and Wilhelm Hertzog of Rozendal Partners delve into the contrasting fortunes of these two grocery chains to explore the reasons behind their respective achievements or failures.
Solving the practice management puzzle in 2025
Anton Swanepoel, fonder of Trusted Advisors, is giving away complimentary copies of "Practice Management, the ultimate leadership blueprint for FSPs'. A book that provides insights that will help you in your strategic planning and decision-making processes in 2025 and beyond. Download your copy on Blue Chip Digital today.
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The 2026 guide to structured products in South Africa
Exclusive: The 2026 Structured Products Guide is now available as an eBook. This guide features a range of highly informative introductory articles about structured products in South Africa and provide profiles of leading companies offering structured products in South Africa.
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Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026
Bringing together 200+ C-level executives, CIOs, CTOs, technology leaders, policymakers, and digital decision-makers, the summit is set to take place on 11th March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre.
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