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Four questions on investing in a geopolitically uncertain world

John Gilchrist, CIO at PSG Asset Management, writes that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised multiple concerns for South African investors.

A “super El Niño” threatens waves of commodity-driven inflation into 2027

A potentially strong El Niño in 2026, shifting global rainfall and coming on top of fertiliser supply disruption, could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits, writes David Rees (Head of Global Economics, Schroders) and Sandeep Jaggi (Analyst Emerging Markets Debt & Commodities, Schroders).

From prime to repo: a cleaner benchmark for a lower-rate South Africa

Most people know their loan is priced at “prime plus or minus a percentage”. But what exactly is prime, asks Razeen Dinath of Fundhouse?
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research, Schroders

How serious are the spillover risks from private credit to public...

Problems in direct lending, the $2-trillion sector of the broader private credit market, are worrying investors in public markets. Are they right to worry asks Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders?

Tuning out global noise

Warren Buys, CFP®, CFA®, Senior Wealth Manager and Investment Committee Member, Private Client Holdings, shares his insight into global market conditions.

The rand’s remarkable recovery

Rashaad Tayob (Portfolio manager, Foord Asset Management) shares insight about the state of the rand.

Are private capital markets “risky” investments?

Despite the private capital industry’s proven track record, many investors still view private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) as risky investments.

Multi-Asset Outlook 2026: Bright beams through stormy seas

Investors keep asking us, is the wild ride over? Unfortunately, we think not.

3% Inflation could change everything

A lower inflation benefit to society does not necessarily align with higher investment returns. How should we consider the impact on financial planning? By Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer, Fundhouse.

Should you invest in gold?

Does gold warrant a place in a diversified investment portfolio? Michael Mgwaba, Head of Exchange Traded Products at Absa CIB, ran the numbers to find a definitive answer to the age-old debate.
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Zeldeen Müller, CEO, AgendaWorx

Your AI note-taker is a POPIA problem

Zeldeen Müller, CEO, inSite Connect, explains why boards need to know exactly where meeting recordings, transcripts and sensitive information are being stored – and who ultimately controls that data.

Real assets: the strategic case for inflation defence

Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specialising in real assets and alternative income, focused on delivering attractive returns, income and diversification. Blue Chip finds out more in this interview with Sean Cooney, Head of UK Wealth, Global Wealth Management at Cohen & Steers.

A legend in the financial world retires

"Thank you, Momentum, for 34 unforgettable years," said Danie van den Bergh, one of the great characters of the financial planning industry, when he retired at the end of August.

Building a financial planning practice that outlasts its founders

Many advice practices depend heavily on a small group of leaders. The challenge with that model is that knowledge, relationships and decision-making become concentrated in too few people, writes CEO Craig Kiggen, CEO of Consolidated Wealth Group.
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

The client is the person, not their money

Independent Consultant Rob Macdonald reflects on the 100th edition of Blue Chip magazine.
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