Do you really know your partner for life?
John Kotze, Head of Retail Protection Product Marketing at Old Mutual, highlights the striking similarities between marriage and the contractual commitments of a life insurance policy, particularly in terms of life protection coverage (including death, disability, illness, and funeral benefits).
A consortium, represented by Altvest Capital, submits landmark expression of interest...
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South African-led consortium, including Altvest Capital, 27four, EasyEquities, and RainFin, has formally submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for the management and commercialization of the iconic Springbok brand's commercial rights.
Top 3 investment megatrends for 2025 identified
The deVere group identifies the three investment megatrends that will dominate 2025.
Absa fund-linked solutions: bringing more efficiency to the Efficient Frontier
In the field of investment portfolio construction, the Efficient Frontier is a vital concept that aids investors in optimising their portfolios. Adam Reeves from Absa believes that Absa's FLS strategies will enhance investors' investment outcomes.
Consolidated Wealth becomes an FPI approved professional practice™
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is proud to welcome and congratulate Consolidated Wealth (Pty) Ltd on being approved as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™.
The ABSIP Retail Symposium
The ABSIP Retail Symposium – a joint venture with The Collaborative Exchange, SA’s leading research, consulting and event management business, was held at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton on the 7th November.
ACOF interim financials released
Altvest Capital is proud to announce the inaugural release of the Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF) Interim Financials, since listing on the JSE.
Why AMEFTs should be part of your 2025 portfolio
AMETFs present new opportunities to blend active management with the liquidity and convenience of ETFs — making these products well worth the attention they’re receiving.
Building emotional resilience in challenging times
Financial planners are trained extensively in financial planning but Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions, states that curriculums should also focus on the emotional resilience a planner needs when dealing with clients' challenging conversations.
AI you didn’t know exists
By analysing medical images – whether MRIs, X-rays or CT scans – AI can detect abnormalities with remarkable precision. In many instances, AI can recognise patterns in medical data that may escape the human eye, allowing for earlier diagnosis of conditions like cancer, heart disease and even the early stages of neurological disorders.
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If you don’t pay, you don’t stay
Tim Slatter, Director at Slatter Communications looks at why authentic communication could be a hidden key to client retention.
Trump 2.0
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant, encourages financial planners to focus on their Circle of Control. The more you have planned your communication and implemented it consistently, the more likely you will influence client behaviour.
Redefining wealth: Financial planning for young African professionals in South Africa
A shifting landscape
For decades, wealth ownership in Africa has been shaped by historical injustices, structural inequalities, and cultural nuances that influence how Africans manage...