The ethical treatment of clients
Despite an ongoing emphasis on ethics training for financial services providers (FSPs) and the importance of getting ethics CPD points regularly, the financial planning profession seems never far from a fresh controversy, writes Rob Macdonald, Fundhouse.
The true value of advice
Investors who collaborate with qualified financial advisers significantly improve their chances of reaching their financial goals writes Edward Semenya, Senior Investment Specialist at Alexforbes.
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Blue Chip speaks to Gareth Collier, CFP®, Director at Crue Invest, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
Removing the jargon from your investment goals
Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium, discusses the robustness of South Africa’s financial investment protections, covering the risks and defenses linked to banks, insurance firms, and unit trusts, and the role of LISPs in controlling and securing investments.
Life after work
Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®, WealthUp, presents a 3 step framework to assist your clients during life transitions like retirement.
AI: an approach that will power change in almost every industry
Chris Willis, a Research Analyst at Melville Douglas, states that although artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a prominent topic, it seemed distant to many until it became widely accessible in 2023.
Clients can invest up to 100% of their investment assets offshore,...
While the allure of offshore investments is undeniable, careful deliberation is essential, writes Hymne Landman, CEO of Momentum Wealth.
Don’t let business get personal
Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice provides 5 tips to separate your financial ambitions.
Making a positive impact
Blue Chip speaks to Nonhlanhla Nxele, CFP®, founder and CEO of Esteemed Financial Solutions, who has participated in a business development and growth support programme run by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA).
The pinnacle of wealth curatorship
True wealth management is a subtle transformative process that connects a unique combination of elements to create a powerful outcome. It requires a specific mindset, a distinct philosophy and a true depth of expertise. Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth has mastered these elements. We speak to the Head of Proposition and Business Development, Jaco Gouws.
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Using AI cleverly can drastically reduce your workload and extend your reach, writes Zeldeen Müller, CEO, AgendaWorx.