Building diversified portfolios for uncertain times
Recent weeks have been riddled with uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran and the significant impact on energy supplies. At the same time, we are dealing with unprecedented AI disruption, with uncertain consequences for labour markets and business models.
A long-term perspective on tax-free investments
Fränzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of Momentum Investments, discusses the importance of tax-free investments in a broader financial plan.
When AI steps off the screen: the real-world revolution
Stuart Copley (Head of Investment Process at Fundhouse) explores how real-world AI is emerging, why it matters and why investors should pay attention.
Tokenisation of traditional securities
A strategic evolution in market infrastructure. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, Partner and FinTech and Digital Asset Lead, Forvis Mazars South Africa.
AI – friend or foe of the DFM?
At present, it is most likely that the best models will be a combination of humans and an AI team.
Why market predictions keep getting it wrong… and why investors should...
What looks like forecasting skill is often just luck, writes Michael Badenhorst, Chief Investment Officer, Independent Investment Solutions.
The structured products balancing act
Structured products offer a broad range of solutions across risk profiles and return objectives. The key is ensuring the selected structure aligns precisely with the client’s mandate and intended outcome, writes Jason Binneman, Executive: Investments at Nedbank.
How does the DFM business model support the sustainability of independent...
The rise of DFM-led communities presents both opportunities and challenges.
When gold miners became the new tech giants
Lessons about managing money in concentrated markets from Jan-Daan van Wyk, Associate Director, Stonehage Fleming Investment Management South Africa.
Alternative sources of return
Alternative investments financial advisors should add to clients’ portfolios, writes Florbela Yates, the Managing Director of Equilibrium Investment Management.
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Maximising offshore allocation in a living annuity
South African living annuity investors may face unexpected offshore exposure limits when providers reach their regulatory thresholds, writes Martiens Barnard, marketing actuary at Momentum Investments.
Rethinking retirement
South Africa’s Two-Pot withdrawals expose a stark tension between short-term relief and long-term retirement security, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services.
Our profession must help the profession grow
A strong profession does not happen by accident. It is built deliberately, consistently and collectively by those who benefit from it and believe in its future.
Why are more South Africans returning to their retirement savings?
Why are more South Africans returning to their retirement savings?
Therese Grobler, Head of Wealth Management at Momentum Financial Planning (MFP) takes a closer look at the emerging patterns behind withdrawals and what they reveal about how people are navigating financial pressure today.
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