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Retirement savings: Realising the power of women’s financial independence

Momentum Financial Planning delves into the unique financial challenges women face and the proactive steps they can take to secure their future.

AI and the future of financial planning: how it’s revolutionising the profession

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept on the horizon – it’s here and it’s rapidly transforming the way financial planners serve clients, manage practices and evolve their own professional capabilities. By Dante De Gori, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board.
Kirsty Scully, Board Chairperson of the FPI

I am because of others

Kirsty Scully, board chairperson of the FPI, has been elected to serve as chairperson of the FPSB Council. The FPSB is the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession. Its mission is to manage worldwide professional standards in the industry represented by the CFP® mark.
Danie van den Bergh, Head of Acquisitions: Momentum Advice

A partnership for lifelong success 

Looking to take your career to the next level? As a financial adviser, having the right tools is essential, but having a partner that empowers your success is even more crucial. Momentum offers the resources, support, and recognition you need to excel at every stage of your journey, according to Danie van den Bergh, Head of Acquisitions at Momentum Advice.
Ferdi van Heerden

A universal perspective

Ferdi van Heerden took over the reins at Momentum Investments in September 2023. He has filled a range of executive positions in the Group, culminating in more than a decade of leadership in the international investment industry as head of Momentum Global Investment Management in the UK. Blue Chip caught up with him.
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Disruption, reinvention and inclusive leadership: how can we use the opportunity...

Judith Haupt, Managing Director at Contract South Africa, states that the business environment is being reshaped due to social trends. It is important that we realise that these trends pose both big risks and opportunities to rethink our work and our world fundamentally.
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Considerations for retail and institutional investors when incorporating hedge funds into investment portfolios

A careful consideration of how hedge funds fit into an overall investment strategy is crucial for both institutional and retail investors, as is close attention to regulatory requirements. By Rob Macdonald, , an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.

Bitcoin in South African portfolios: Why a small allocation makes sense

This article explores why allocating a modest portion of client portfolios to Bitcoin could be prudent, and how to do so through accessible, regulated avenues in South Africa.

Bateleur Capital

Bateleur Capital has delivered 20 years of outperformance while protecting capital, with one of the longest-running hedge funds in South Africa.
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The key factors that matter to financial advisers

Florbela Yates, Managing Director at Equilibrium explores seven key factors that can contribute to financial advisers' success.
Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa

FPSB honours two leaders for outstanding contributions to the financial planning profession

Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, and Stephen O’Connor, CFP®, awarded the FPSB 2025 Noel Maye Award
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