Driving digital inclusion
Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund beat its target and closed at $296-million in 2023, says Andile Ngcaba, Chairman and Founding Partner of Convergence Partners.
Retirement coaching: adding value to your practice
When the prospect of full-time retirement looms, your clients will suddenly have many hours of free time to do all those things that they dreamed of during their working life., says Stephan le Roux, CFP®, Financial Planning Coach, Old Mutual Wealth
Lessons from the Comrades Marathon
Next year, my father, Barry Holland, is poised to take part
in his 50th consecutive Comrades ultra-marathon. I am struck by the invaluable lessons in his athletic
achievements and the striking parallels they provide
to the world of financial advice and investing, says Kathryn van Dongen, SA Managing Director, PortfolioMetrix
Financial Planning leads to better outcomes – beyond wealth, but myths...
New study shows South Africans who work with CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals have a better quality of life, enjoy more financial confidence and resilience, and are more satisfied with their financial situation.
Time for SA consumers to tighten belts and avoid debt
The recent increase in the repo rate, combined with steep increases in fuel and energy prices, points to a torrid time ahead for South African consumers – but the short-term discomfort should pay off in the long term, says employee benefits advisor firm NMG Benefits.
A catalyst for positive change
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa is an association that represents and promotes the interests of the retirement industry in South Africa and across the continent to the ultimate benefit of the members of retirement funds. Blue Chip spoke to chairperson, Geraldine Fowler.
A DFM can’t help you with your hair but can help...
When choosing a LISP platform, investors will be faced with the decision around an open-architecture platform (ie an independent platform that offers a wide range of underlying funds) or a more closed-architecture platform (that restricts the number of underlying funds you can invest in), says Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium Investment Management.
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.
NMG expands operations in Namibian market
Advisory and intermediary firm NMG Consultants and Actuaries t/a NMG Benefits has opened an office in Windhoek as it looks to offer a range of retirement fund, investment and actuarial consulting services to Namibian businesses, pension funds and medical aid funds.
Riding forward to a green future in Africa
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in Sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation, but continued investment in startups tackling barriers across the value chain will be critical to maximise the full potential, says a report recently released by the Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) programme.
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ESG: the heartbeat of responsible advice
Financial freedom is not just a goal – financial freedom is a journey, writes Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Kainos Wealth. ESG ensures that this journey is not only profitable, but purposeful.
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.
Don’t keep all your rands in one basket
Offshore investing is about more than simply avoiding local economic challenges; it’s about opening your portfolio to a world of possibility, writes Hildegard Wilson, Managing Director at Glacier International.
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