Cryptocurrency’s evolution
The cryptocurrency market’s journey underscores its transition from a speculative novelty to a complex financial ecosystem, writes Kobus Kleyn of Kainos Wealth.
Why choose semi-liquid funds for investing in renewable infrastructure?
There are more opportunities for private investors to access renewable energy investments today, write Duncan Hale and Jack Wasserman of Schroders.
Avoiding The Behavioral Pitfalls of Bitcoin
Bitcoin has taken over the world and there are critical measures that investors need to be aware of, writes Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments.
Diversifying personal share portfolios in a growing $12-trillion global ETF opportunity
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are innovative investment vehicles that have gained significant traction amidst high US interest rates an devolving market conditions, writes Michelle Noth.
Navigating a changing landscape
Blue Chip chats with David Crosoer, Chief Investment Officer at PPS Investments, about the opportunities and challenges investors are having to navigate across the investment landscape.
What is impacting the investment landscape?
Ferdi van Heerden, chief executive officer at Momentum Investments, explores the key elements that shape investment decisions and strategies.
Financial planner as Choice Architect
Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse, introduces the financial planner as choice architect as planners help clients take ownership of their choices.
Regulation 28 and the paradox of choice
Conlias Mancuveni, Hollard Investment Managers, asks: "How do financial advisors prudently assist their clients to navigate the new Regulation 28 changes?"
Momentum Investments and Robeco launch partnership in Southern Africa
Momentum and Robeco's strategic partnership deepens portfolio integration in quantitative equity products and research.
A case for precious metals
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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Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice in South Africa, writes Péru du Toit Founder, IPSE Tech Law Services
The hidden complexities of trust beneficial ownership compliance
According to Sandile Khumalo,LLM (Unisa),
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Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa announces new board chair
At its Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) announced the appointment of Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, as the new Chairperson of the Board—signifying a seamless and strategic shift in leadership within the organisation.