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Construction hotspots

Infrastructure, renewable energy and hospitality are driving renewed growth in the African construction sector. By John Young
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High-net-worth sector rife with opportunity

Wealth management is an ever-changing industry and the businesses and advisers that are adaptable enough to these changes are far better positioned to provide clients with the best advice to manage their wealth, writes Eugene Taljaard, Regional Manager at Momentum Wealth International.

How ESG missteps impact future performance

Research supports the view that companies that neglect stakeholders pose greater risks to investors. In this article, Katherine Davidson, Portfolio Manager and Global Sector Specialist at Schroders, expounds on the research and emphasises why 'corporate karma' is crucial for your investment returns.
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New global report reveals evolution of the family office ecosystem

Key findings from Ocorian’s new report – an international study with more than 130 family office professionals responsible for around $62.425 billion assets under...
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Leverage the looming two-pot system to boost your retirement savings

It’s evident that many South Africans are not saving adequately for retirement given that average replacement ratios are between 25-30% says Nkululeko Kunene, Institutional Client Specialist.
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The Future of Financial Planning: Six Trends to Watch in 2023 

Learn about the six most important trends that will affect financial planning from 2023. By embracing these transformative trends, you can stay competitive, offer better service, and help clients reach their financial goals, says Francois du Toit, Founder and Head of Content and Sales, PROpulsion
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Key investment qualities for a more predictable outcome in tough times

With interest rates continuing to rise, persistent inflation and the collapse of several mainstream financial institutions (as a result of fleeing depositors), it’s unsurprising...
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More than just a bridge over troubled water

Jason Horn, Execution Trader and Macro Analyst at Steyn Capital Management, explains how hedge funds are more than just a useful alternative to traditional balanced fund allocations.
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FTX revisited: how could it happen, and the rules of investing

In many ways, the story of the failed crypto exchange platform FTX and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), provide us with the quintessential example of what has come to be known as the Icarus Syndrome says Matthew Molyneux, Investment Analyst at Fundhouse
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How a focus on valuations helps to drive long-term returns

Ask any shopper if they prefer to buy an item at a premium, fair value or a discount, and you’d expect they’d (logically) opt...
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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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