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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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COFI: A strategic reset for financial advice

The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill is umbrella legislation designed to consolidate market conduct provisions from more than a dozen existing financial sector laws, writes Adriaan Combrink, Junior Client Portfolio Manager, Equilibrium.

Catering for bespoke needs

Analytics’ Daniel Schoeman provides a thorough breakdown of what their DFM brings to the table for advisors and clients.

The behavioural alpha – hedge funds offer more than an investment solution

The decision to invest in a hedge fund often isn’t an attempt to beat the market in a purely mathematical sense or simply to achieve an investment objective. Instead, it is a behavioural strategy – a way to manage the psychological friction of long-term investing.

When it comes to performance hedge funds are not all made equal

Hedge fund performance has been favourably comparable to long-only investment strategies. This undoubtedly has helped with the increased investment in Retail Investor Hedge Funds.

Retail Investor Hedge Funds come of age

This article considers FSCA’s efforts to “democratise” hedge funds and how they are showing signs of success as retail funds gain increasing traction.
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