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Leigh Kohler, head of DFM, INN8 Invest.

Award-winning pedigree

Leigh Kohler, head of DFM at INN8 Invest, explains why the company has an award-winning performance track record.
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Investment Solutions by Alexforbes

Based in Sandton, Johannesburg, Investment Solutions by Alexforbes is a newly established division of Alexforbes, South Africa’s leading investments multi-manager, entering the Discretionary Fund Management (DFM) market.
Vuyo Nogantshi, Head of Distribution: Index and Structured Solutions, Absa Group

Client confidence beyond the wrapper: engaging investors on investment safety

According to Vuyo Nogantshi, Head of Distribution: Index and Structured Solutions, Absa Group, financial planners need to demystify an increasingly complex array of products in today’s investment landscape.
INN8 Invest

INN8 Invest

INN8 Invest leverages global expertise and a disciplined, research-driven approach to deliver consistent, long-term investment performance while empowering financial advisors and investors through best-in-class discretionary fund management solutions.
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Equilibrium Investment Management

Equilibrium empowers financial advisors with expert investment management solutions by streamlining your workflow, fostering collaboration, and delivering exceptional service.

Improved balance in your practice

Florbela Yates, Managing Director of Equilibrium, speaks about the current DFM landscape and the status of her organisation.
understand the price you pay for investing in America

Understand the price you pay for investing in America

Anyone who has travelled to the United States recently has at some point experienced “sticker shock”. For those looking to invest in American companies, the experience may be no different, writes Jonathan Wernick Global Equity Analyst, Sasfin Wealth.
who should pay the DFM

Who should pay the DFM its fees?

Investors pay for the expertise of a Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM), but the fees are often offset by access to cost-saving strategies and discounted fee classes—ensuring that professional portfolio management remains a valuable investment. Learn more here.
Dr Helen Macdonald, Freelance Political Researcher and Analyst

US election provides both red flag and pat on the back for...

Helen Macdonald states that the 2024 election results in South Africa were met with widespread optimism and showcased South Africa’s robust and innovative electoral and legal system. However, we should also view the 2024 Trump victory in the US as a red flag.
how people become wealthy

How people become wealthy

The Mazi Global Equity team embraces a quality investment philosophy designed to tackle these challenges. Their approach ensures that only genuinely high-quality companies make the cut—those with low debt, sustainable cash flows, and high returns on invested capital.
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It’s time for COFI

The Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, expected to be tabled in parliament early in 2026 and promulgated soon thereafter, introduces a fundamentally different approach to legislation – one that brings inevitable disruption. Blue Chip speaks to Trusted Advisors founder, Anton Swanepoel, and FPI CEO, Lelané Bezuidenhout.
Analytics

Your goals matter – find out how they help shape your investments

What are investments and what can they do for me on my journey to financial confidence? Sherwin Govender, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam, offers some answers, by looking at the purpose and goals of investing.
Investment Think Tank 2025

Investment Think Tank 2025

Join the event designed to challenge convention, spark fresh thinking and equip financial advisors with the insights needed to navigate the rapidly evolving investment landscape. Join the Investment Think Tank 2025.
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