The pros and cons of using a hedge fund
Hedge fund strategies are not guaranteed to outperform more traditional investments, but they can turn market downturns into value-generating opportunities.
Philanthropy in South Africa: evolving trends and its role in a...
Philanthropy is undergoing a significant transformation in South Africa. By Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings.
Types of hedge funds offered in South Africa
All hedge funds in South Africa are classified according to four tiers. Each tier addresses one of four key questions that any hedge fund investor should consider when deciding to invest.
Standard Bank to host 5th SA SOC Investment Summit in Dubai...
The summit is a key platform designed to connect South African SOCs with leading Gulf region investors, sovereign wealth funds, and corporates to accelerate infrastructure development and trade between Africa and the Middle East.
Announcement of Finalists for the 2025 Financial Planner of the Year...
We are delighted to announce the names of the three finalists for the most prestigious competition in the financial planning industry – The 2025 Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa Financial Planner of the Year Award.
The role of Absa Prime Brokers in the hedge fund industry
Prime brokers play a vital role in supporting hedge funds by providing essential services and resources. By Chris Edwards, Managing Director and Head of the Prime Services, and the Index & Structured Solutions businesses at Absa Bank Ltd.
Invest in the future of financial planning: Support the FPI Education...
With the support of members, corporate partners, and friends of the profession, the Trust will grow the financial planning pipeline, advance transformation, and ensure that all South Africans — regardless of background — have access to trusted, competent financial planning professionals.
South African equities: beyond the gloom
In this article, Wim Murray looks at some exciting long-term opportunities now on offer for discerning investors.
What is a hedge fund?
Hedge funds employ investment strategies that aim to outperform in both rising and falling markets. This article is the first in a series of introductory articles on hedge funds, written by Rob Macdonald, an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.
Offshore isn’t always greener: who would have thought it?
When it comes to investing, some voices cut through the noise with rare clarity. By Kopano Makhu and Shaun Bruyns:
Multi-Asset Co-Portfolio Managers at Mazi Asset Management
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Building personal relationships
Edify’s Adam Bulkin believes that building strong personal relationships with clients is a surefire way to attain success in the DFM industry.
AI is not coming for your financial planning job
Zeldeen Müller (CEO, inSite Connect, Creator of AgendaWorx Board Portal) cautions that, while AI might not be coming for your financial planning job, it could still destroy your clients’ nest eggs if you let it.
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).
Helping clients during times of volatility and uncertainty
Risk and uncertainty are inseparable from investing. Helping clients understand them and remain aligned to their long-term goals, especially when markets become volatile, is crucial, writes Carl Chetty, Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium.
Unpacking the Investment Merit of Responsible Investing: A Webinar for South African Financial Planners
South African Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) and financial planners occupy a critical position in the investment ecosystem, frequently acting as the bridge that translates complex market trends into actionable guidance for retail clients.
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