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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.
Analytics

Analytics

Partnering with Analytics is a strategic decision that extends far beyond simply outsourcing investment management, writes James Towell, Managing Director at Analytics.
What are the alternatives to using a DFM

What are the alternatives to using a DFM?

There are alternatives for advisors who don’t want to partner with a DFM, but each has its drawbacks. Find out more in the 2025 DFM Guide...
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The anatomy of a bubble: Are we in an AI bubble?

Stuart Copley, Head of Investment Process at Fundhouse, asks the question: are we in an AI bubble?
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How DIY investing fits in with financial advice: A conversation with Kapil Joshi

DIY investing has surged in popularity, but where does professional advice fit in? The Finance Ghost sat down with Kapil Joshi of Momentum Wealth to unpack the rise of DIY investing, the risks, and the role of financial advisers.

Outlook 2026: Robust earnings and ongoing investment in new technologies may continue to support...

Investors in developed markets still face high valuations, policy uncertainty and concentrated sector leadership, but supportive elements such as resilient earnings and advancements in AI could offer meaningful upside.

Retirement, financial education, and the curious role of AI

David Venter (Head of School: Milpark School of Financial Services) writes about the irony that retirement knowledge doesn’t change behaviour, and reveals how best to turn retirement numbers Into action.

Blending annuities

Johann Swanepoel, Head of Pricing and Proposition at Just SA, discusses a strategic approach to help retirees navigate retirement income challenges.

Why hedge funds should be core to pension fund portfolios

Hedge funds offer steady, risk-managed returns – but why aren’t investors using them to their full potential? It’s time to rethink their role at the core of portfolios, writes Kwazi Mbhele, Portfolio Manager, Novare Investments.
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