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Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director, Morningstar Investment Management

The difference a year can make

Focus on the fundamentals, remove the emotion and trust the process, writes Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director, Morningstar Investment Management.
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A user’s guide to unemployment statistics

The report is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and details the state of the labour market in the United States (US). The...
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A consortium, represented by Altvest Capital, submits landmark expression of interest...

A South African-led consortium, including Altvest Capital, 27four, EasyEquities, and RainFin, has formally submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for the management and commercialization of the iconic Springbok brand's commercial rights.
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Top 3 investment megatrends for 2025 identified

The deVere group identifies the three investment megatrends that will dominate 2025.

Outlook 2025: Income, returns and resilience – opportunities in public and...

Johanna Kyrkland, Group Investment Officer at Schroders, suggests that the current economic environment remains favourable for returns. However, she emphasises that diversification is crucial for creating robust portfolios.
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Absa fund-linked solutions: bringing more efficiency to the Efficient Frontier

In the field of investment portfolio construction, the Efficient Frontier is a vital concept that aids investors in optimising their portfolios. Adam Reeves from Absa believes that Absa's FLS strategies will enhance investors' investment outcomes.
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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.
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Quality’s cul-de-sac: when great businesses move together

Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.

Following in the footsteps of excellence

Financial Planner of the Year 2025/26, Nicola Langridge, CFP®, says that some of her most rewarding moments have come from engaging with other planners, challenging ideas, hearing different perspectives and exchanging practical experiences.

Reflections on my first year as the FPI chairperson

Leading with purpose in a changing profession. By Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, FPI Chairperson.

Do I really need a will? Some questions answered

National Wills Week takes place from 14–18 September 2026. It is a useful reminder to deal with something many of us put off: recording what should happen to our estate when we die.

FPi announces 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year finalists

Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited (PPS), Momentum Metropolitan Limited (Momentum) and Alexforbes Financial Planning Consultants have been recognised for advancing professional financial planning through active partnership.
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