Why medical aid alone is not enough
Understanding limitations related to a client’s existing cover allows brokers to recommend suitable gap cover products that address specific shortfalls.
Anchored in advice
Danie van den Bergh, head of acquisitions, Momentum Financial Planning, says it is important that FAs work with providers who offer the necessary support so they can focus on doing what they do best – advise.
No ‘one-size-fits-all’ any more: Asset allocation in a fractured market
Tebogo Moopa, Portfolio Manager at Glacier Invest takes a closer look at how asset managers are not only rebalancing portfolios but also reimagining what opportunity looks like in this new market phase.
Gen Z and Millennials are quietly disrupting the insurance industry
A quiet shift is underway in South Africa’s insurance space as younger generations bring new expectations and behaviours to the market, writes Alain Nathan, Divisional Executive: Commercial and Private at GIB.
Liberation Day to record highs: The hidden strength in SA equities
For South African investors, the post-"Liberation Day" rally has revealed a hidden strength in local equities that defies the broader narrative of emerging market vulnerability.
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
How having a bias affects your potential returns as an investor
According to Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium in the Momentum Metropolitan group, lack of diversification and irrational biases affect returns and investors’ long-term investment amounts.
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: 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 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?
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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.
Communication that feels relatable
Why emotional intelligence is a financial planner’s secret weapon. By Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director,
Slatter Communications
2025 Financial Planning Summit
Join us for The Financial Planning Summit 2025 brought to you by The Collaborative Exchange. A premier event where forward-thinking financial professionals gather to challenge assumptions, explore new opportunities, and redefine what success looks like in an evolving advice landscape.
Offshore isn’t always greener: who would have thought it?
When it comes to investing, some voices cut through the noise with rare clarity. By Kopano Makhu and Shaun Bruyns:
Multi-Asset Co-Portfolio Managers at Mazi Asset Management
Altvest Capital transitions to Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) – Africa’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company
Altvest Capital announced its formal transition to Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) on 1 September 2025, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter in African finance.
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