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.
How does the DFM business model support the sustainability of independent...
The rise of DFM-led communities presents both opportunities and challenges.
How important are the non-investment services of a DFM?
Increasingly, DFMs are acting as a business partner to financial planners, not simply investment partners.
How important is investment performance when assessing a DFM?
A DFM’s performance is critical, but what exactly do we mean by a DFM’s “performance”?
What are all the costs that go into using a DFM?
As DFMs become embedded in financial planning practices, understanding the full cost structure behind their use is increasingly important.
How flexible and customisable should a DFM offering be?
As DFMs grow in scale and influence, the debate around flexibility and customisation in their investment offerings intensifies.
Blue Chip DFM Guide 2026
Welcome to the 2026 edition of the Blue Chip DFM Guide, a guide to Discretionary Fund Managers in South Africa.
Scaling new heights
Florbela Yates (Managing director, Equilibrium Investment Management) relates how rebranding their business unified their local and offshore DFM capabilities.
Not all DFMs are created equal – Why I rejoined the...
Carl Chetty, CFA (Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium Investment Management) shares the story of why he decided to rejoin the Equilibrium team.
Enhancing post-retirement income with discretionary solutions
When used strategically alongside compulsory retirement funds, discretionary money can significantly improve a retiree’s financial position.
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Hollard Investment Managers
Hollard Investment Managers, part of the Hollard Group, was established in 2013 and is based in Parktown, Johannesburg.
Financial Planning for the Global Citizen
A virtual conference for financial planners who want to give clear, useful advice to clients with lives and money across borders.
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Is your DFM truly independent?Here’s how to tell
Few words carry as much complexity as independence. It is often accepted at face value. So, what does independence really mean in practice – and how should advisors assess it?
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