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Brittle financial health: the male crisis hiding in plain sight

Financial distress does not manifests in the same way and this is especially true for men. By Prof. Prince Sarpong, PhD, CFP®, Associate Professor, School of Financial Planning Law, Faculty of Law, University of the Free State.

Blending families, balancing futures

The case for collaboration between financial planners and family legal practitioners. By Kyle Abrahams, In-house Attorney, BDO Wealth.

A conversation for perspective: the first step in influencing client decisions

Many factors influence clients’ perspectives when they make decisions. Rob Macdonald believes the key is to help the client develop an awareness of their perspective, which is easier said than done.

Protect yourself from financial fraud

Scams are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated, with financial losses on the rise. Bryan Leach, a wealth manager at Private Client Holdings, gives practical advice on how to protect yourself.

Why starting at the end is so important

Financial advisors who understand the impact of well-considered estate planning can better serve and protect their clients against the financial and administrative challenges of every life stage.

The pros and cons of using a hedge fund

Hedge fund strategies are not guaranteed to outperform more traditional investments, but they can turn market downturns into value-generating opportunities.
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From policy to people: How the Two-Pot System is reshaping retirement

Rob Southey, head of asset consulting at Momentum Consultants & Actuaries, reflects on how the Two-Pot System is driving the retailisation of South Africa’s institutional retirement landscape.

Capital Protector: A practical approach to retirement certainty

The Capital Protector from Momentum Wealth provides income stability and legacy assurance in a single, integrated offering. Fareeya Adam, CEO of Structured Products and annuities at Momentum Wealth explains.
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South African equities: beyond the gloom

In this article, Wim Murray looks at some exciting long-term opportunities now on offer for discerning investors.

What is a hedge fund?

Hedge funds employ investment strategies that aim to outperform in both rising and falling markets. This article is the first in a series of introductory articles on hedge funds, written by Rob Macdonald, an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.
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A will is not a commodity

To create a valid and comprehensive will can be a costly and time-consuming exercise, so it's best to plan before you draft, writes Louis van Vuren, CFP®, FPSA®, TEP, the outgoing CEO of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA®).

Protea Capital Management

Protea Capital Management is an investment management firm domiciled in South Africa, investing globally. The firm follows a proprietary “quantamental” investment approach, combining traditional...

How DIY investing fits in with financial advice: A conversation with Kapil Joshi

DIY investing has surged in popularity, but where does professional advice fit in? The Finance Ghost sat down with Kapil Joshi of Momentum Wealth to unpack the rise of DIY investing, the risks, and the role of financial advisers.

Outlook 2026: Robust earnings and ongoing investment in new technologies may continue to support...

Investors in developed markets still face high valuations, policy uncertainty and concentrated sector leadership, but supportive elements such as resilient earnings and advancements in AI could offer meaningful upside.

Scaling new heights

Florbela Yates (Managing director, Equilibrium Investment Management) relates how rebranding their business unified their local and offshore DFM capabilities.
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