World-class hydrocarbon discoveries confirm potential
Exciting offshore discoveries are not the only areas exciting interest, as David van der Spuy, Manager: Resource Evaluation Manager at PASA, explains. Biogenic, coal-bed methane and shale gas are all showing possibilities.
Behavioural biases: unravelling our irrational investment habits
Amid market volatility, currency fluctuations and a climate of uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s growth prospects, it becomes increasingly important to explore the common biases that can significantly impact financial decision-making.
Milpark School of Financial Services introduces unprecedented qualification
Milpark Education is the first of its kind in the country to offer industry specific streams. A Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management has been added to the School of Financial Services courses.
The future of retirement planning: two-pot system insights
According to Matthew Marrian, Chief Operating Officer at InvestSense, the preservation of retirement savings has become an increasingly pressing concern.
Momentum Investments’ new CEO: Ferdi van Heerden
Ferdi van Heerden took over the reins at Momentum Investments on 1 September 2023.
Offshore investing: where, how and how much?
In an exclusive Blue Chip discussion, South Africa’s leading investment professionals focus on offshore investing and why it is important to engage with a financial advisor. Part Two deals with the practicalities of taking money offshore, the exchange rate and the importance of timing.
Unveiling the magic of social media for financial advisors
Social media possesses a magical allure – an enigmatic realm of wonder, a captivating escape from reality and a conduit for connection. Yet, within this captivating realm, financial advisors often grapple with a curious conundrum: the struggle to effectively harness the potential of social media and online communication.
The 7 Pillars of Financial Health – Partnering with a Professional...
Blue Chip interviews the author of The 7 Pillars of Financial Health, Rob Macdonald.
Deepening trade ties with member states
South Africa, represented by SACCI, is chairing the
Trade and Investment Working Group of the BRICS Business Council.
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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.
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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