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According to Fareeya Adam, Momentum Wealth has reimagined retirement for South Africans through income solutions aimed at empowering people to confidently plan for retirement.
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According to Michael Mgwaba, Head of Exchange Traded Products at ABSA, traditional asset classes have historically helped advisors achieve satisfactory results in portfolio construction for their clients; however, our view is that there is time to consider inclusion of precious metals for the retail clients to improve risk adjusted returns.
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Kenny Meiring, an Investment, Retirement and Estates Planning specialist, considers the pros and cons of life and living annuities.
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While it’s important to be mindful that investment performance can be hit by increasing the allocation to smaller companies too early, it’s prudent to ensure you have a seat at the table to avoid missing out on small-cap performance, which often arrives suddenly writes Nkosi Kondi, Country Head South Africa, Schroders.
Unleashing client success: the power of value-based conversations
Kim Potgieter CFP®, Chartered Wealth Solutions, states that understanding clients' core values in financial planning is crucial and can lead to providing your clients with long-term financial well-being.
The growing threat of cybercrime
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Top 10 trends shaping tomorrow
Sanisha Packirisamy, Momentum investments, shares 10 trends that are likely to shape the trajectory of global politics, economics and financial markets in the months to come.
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The ultimate accolade
The FPI Financial Planner of the Year competition is renowned for its rigorous evaluation process that showcases the exceptional skills and abilities of the finalists. Lara Warburton, CFP®, stood out among a group of finalists including Thomas Brukman, CFP®, and Noel de Kock, CFP®, to secure the coveted title.
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