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The 4D filter to unlocking infinite investment opportunities for your clients

Before allocating any of your client's funds into the investment market, consider these four key dimensions to effectively transform their investment goals into a concrete financial plan, advises Sherwin Govender, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam.
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What wealth advisers think, according to Schroders’ Global Investor Insights Survey...

Schroders' 2024 Global Investor Insights Survey reveals how wealth advisers are adapting to an evolving landscape, with insights on sentiment, private markets, AI and intergenerational wealth transfer.
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ACOF interim financials released

Altvest Capital is proud to announce the inaugural release of the Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF) Interim Financials, since listing on the JSE.

Why AMEFTs should be part of your 2025 portfolio

AMETFs present new opportunities to blend active management with the liquidity and convenience of ETFs — making these products well worth the attention they’re receiving.
Kathryn van Dongen, Group COO, Carmel Wealth

Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of IFAs in a market ripe for...

Kathryn van Dongen, Group COO at Carmel Wealth, notes that independent financial advisors (IFAs) in South Africa are notably entrepreneurial and encounter unique challenges. However, traditional wealth aggregator models frequently fall short in supporting their innovative potential and diverse needs, resulting in a gap between their objectives and the growth solutions available to them..
Fundiswa Pikashe, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

Best of both worlds

Absa’s range of structured solutions offers an attractive mix of capital protection and access to various asset class exposures. Fundiswa Pikashe of Absa Corporate and Investment Banking answers how they work, and what role they could play in your clients’ investment portfolios.

2024 US election outcome: Implications for investors 

Markets have responded to Donald Trump's election victory by anticipating pro-growth policies and higher inflation. Schroders' experts share their longer-term views on what his return to office will mean for the US economy and world trade, global equities, fixed income and the energy transition.
Six reasons for a strategic active approach to investing in China

Six reasons for a strategic active approach to investing in China  

Andrew Rymer, Senior Strategist, Schroders, shares six reasons for a strategic approach to investing in China.
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Game of Loans: choosing an income manager

There are several reasons to invest in an income fund – to generate income, to be a ballast in a multi-asset fund or as...
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Navigating change in volatile markets 

After a volatile few months for stock markets, Alex Tedder, Co-Head of Equities; Tom Walker, Co-Head of Global Listed Real Assets; and Ailsa Craig, Fund Manager, International Biotechnology at Schroders, discuss the impact of lower interest rates, the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the upcoming US presidential election.
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Catering for bespoke needs

Equilibrium’s Florbela Yates shares insight into how they handle investments both locally and overseas.

The future of healthcare financing

South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty, writes James White, Director, Sales and Marketing, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.

What really matters when choosing offshore unit trusts

When considering offshore investing, the starting point is not the fund - it’s the investor. What are you trying to achieve? Whether it’s long-term...

How to become a financial advisor in South Africa

The route to becoming a financial advisor in South Africa is typically a mix of formal study, on-the-job training and obtaining the required regulatory qualifications. If you are certain financial planning is your future career, read on.

The UFS School of Financial Planning Law celebrates 25 years of inspiring excellence and...

The School of Financial Planning Law (SFPL) in the Faculty of Law at the UFS prides itself on its qualities of excellence and integrity in providing holistic financial planning education since 2001.
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