Financial Planning

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The rights of trust beneficiaries

In a discretionary trust, beneficiaries cannot demand benefits as trustees have full discretion over distributions, writes Dr Rika van Zyl.
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Life after cash

Remi Olu-Pitan, head of multi-asset growth and income, Roberta Barr, head of value ESG and fund manager, Equity Value, and head of strategic research, Duncan Lamont, discuss how investors should respond to the changing investment environment.
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Crypto assets: an evolving landscape

This is the first part of a series of articles in which Hildegard Lombard, consultant and Founder of Luculent Consulting, attempts to provide readers with a more holistic understanding of crypto assets and the current South African regulatory framework.
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How will COFI impact FSP representatives?

Representatives must still make the paradigm shift to optimise technology to ensure that they will be able to cope and excel before, during and after COFI is implemented, writes Anton Swanepoel, Trusted Advisor.

Money issues in divorce

Hannah Wilson, Director of Simplifi Law, asserts that a skilled financial planner can provide immense value to divorcing clients. By creating financially sound and practical strategies for asset division, these planners ensure an equitable and effective distribution in accordance with the financial guidelines of the marital regime.
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Do you want to take advantage of the highest first-world interest...

To help investors take advantage of the two-decade-high interest rate in the most tax and cost-efficient way possible, Marriott has launched the Smart International Income Portfolio (SIIP) – a simple, low-cost investment for conservative investors looking to achieve hard currency returns in excess of bank deposits in either US Dollars or Sterling.
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Five ways a financial adviser can help you on your journey...

As we embark on Savings Month, it's crucial to consider the role of sound financial planning in achieving our goals, says Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice.
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The Two-Pot System will change the future of how we all...

South Africa is on the brink of a retirement crisis, with only 6% of the population prepared for a comfortable retirement. Starting September 1, 2024, the Two-Pot System will change retirement planning by allowing flexible access to savings.
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Terence Tobin, CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Terence Tobin, CFP®, Director at Rich Ideas Group, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
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Here’s why business owners should work with independent financial advisers

Stian De Witt from NMG Benefits explains why business owners should consider using an independent financial advisor instead of a ‘tied agent’.
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In addition to moving their wealth, many South Africans have physically moved overseas or own offshore businesses.

Reframing income and impact: the case for South African private credit

In an environment of high inflation, low growth and market uncertainty, financial advisors are being asked to find new ways to deliver consistent returns and manage downside risk.

Focused long-term returns

Leandro Gastaldi, Portfolio Manager at Blue Quadrant Capital Management, outlines the firm’s Macrovalue approach – combining macro themes with valuation to generate uncorrelated returns.

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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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In a financial services environment that is constantly evolving, seasoned practitioners understand that professional development does not end with certification.
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