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Reaching all Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) as well as other selected members of the Financial Planning Institute (FPI), Blue Chip provides high-quality editorial coverage from industry thought leaders on key topics of interest to financial planners.

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Who should pay the DFM its fees?

Investors pay for the expertise of a Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM), but the fees are often offset by access to cost-saving strategies and discounted fee classes—ensuring that professional portfolio management remains a valuable investment. Learn more here.
Dr Helen Macdonald, Freelance Political Researcher and Analyst

US election provides both red flag and pat on the back for...

Helen Macdonald states that the 2024 election results in South Africa were met with widespread optimism and showcased South Africa’s robust and innovative electoral and legal system. However, we should also view the 2024 Trump victory in the US as a red flag.
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How people become wealthy

The Mazi Global Equity team embraces a quality investment philosophy designed to tackle these challenges. Their approach ensures that only genuinely high-quality companies make the cut—those with low debt, sustainable cash flows, and high returns on invested capital.
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Portfolios built for prosperity

Capital Internationals Group's collaborative approach enables them to better understand your business, adapt to its unique requirements and ensure that your client needs come first.
How important is investment performance for a DFM

How important is investment performance for a DFM?

As Discretionary Fund Managers differentiate their offerings, how should the advisor measure a DFM’s success?
Ben Meyer, Managing Director at Prescient Capital Markets

Levelling the playing field: Exchange control reforms and ETF growth in...

Ben Meyer, Managing Director at Prescient Capital Markets, unpacks how recent regulatory reforms could unlock significant growth in SA’s ETF market.
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Should a financial planner use more than one DFM?

Most financial advisors in South Africa currently only use one discretionary fund manager (DFM), but some bigger practices have diversified their clients’ investments to...
Murray Anderson, Head of Retail at Prescient Investment Management 

Risk Aversion vs Returns: South African investment lessons from 2024 

Several crucial investment lessons emerged from 2024 – a year in which investor expectations were thwarted time and again writes Murray Anderson, Head of Retail at Prescient Investment Management.
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Choosing the right DFM

There is a long list of factors to consider when choosing a Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM), but the most important factors are the experience...
ALexforbes strengthens investment capabilities

Alexforbes strengthens investment capabilities

Alexforbes announces significant enhancements to its investment team, aimed at delivering superior outcomes for clients across various regions.
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Leigh Kohler, head of DFM, INN8 Invest.

Award-winning pedigree

Leigh Kohler, head of DFM at INN8 Invest, explains why the company has an award-winning performance track record.
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INN8 Invest

INN8 Invest leverages global expertise and a disciplined, research-driven approach to deliver consistent, long-term investment performance while empowering financial advisors and investors through best-in-class discretionary fund management solutions.
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Equilibrium Investment Management

Equilibrium empowers financial advisors with expert investment management solutions by streamlining your workflow, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional service.
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