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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.
Cryptocurrency

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...
Investing and saving

Why do people invest? Why do people save?

For clients to realise their dreams, the gap to earning capacity and the price of the item is often too wide to save the cash under the mattress and hope for the best says, Kapil Joshi, Head of Momentum Collective Investment
DFM

Should financial advisors use a DFM?

There is no one-size-fits-all definition that applies to all DFMs. It depends on the value proposition that a DFM has.
The green hydrogen frontier

The green hydrogen frontier

Neocolonialism, greenwashing or just transition? There is much excitement around green hydrogen these days. It is often said to have great potential for combating climate change while creating jobs and economic prosperity in South Africa.
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Four questions on investing in a geopolitically uncertain world

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised multiple concerns for South African investors. This article addresses some of their most pressing questions. By John Gilchrist, Chief Investment Officer at PSG Asset Management.

COFI readiness

What is the industry telling us about readiness for COFI? Anton Swanepoel, the founder of Trusted Advisors, offers his insights.

Understanding you is where great advice begins

Choosing a financial adviser is about far more than qualifications or technical expertise. It's about finding someone who takes the time to understand you, writes George Mahlakgane, Franchise Principal and Financial Adviser at Consult by Momentum.

A trusted partner

Conlias Mancuveni says Hollard Implemented Portfolio Solutions (IPS) has positioned itself to be a reliable partner that empowers advisors.

What makes a succession plan practically executable?

This article explores a practical question that I have and that every financial planning business owner should consider: what makes a succession plan executable? By Kevin Feather of Galileo Financial Planning.
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