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The anatomy of a bubble: Are we in an AI bubble?

Stuart Copley, Head of Investment Process at Fundhouse, asks the question: are we in an AI bubble?
Warren Ingram, CFP Co-Founder, Galileo Capital

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional

Technological advancements will play a role in the employment markets, but perhaps not in the way predicted, writes Warren Ingram of Galileo Capital
Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse

How do you charge for investment advice?

Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services at Fundhouse, questions the standard industry practice of asset-based fees on the behalf of clients.
Why should a financial planner use a dfm

Why should a financial planner use a DFM?

Explore the many advantages financial advisors can gain by leveraging a Discretionary Fund Manager to oversee investment portfolios.
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The Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund is opening doors

By bridging South African capital with China’s booming venture-capital market, Altvest Capital's Orient Fund empowers investors to participate in transformative global innovations and diversify beyond conventional asset classes.
Marius van der Merwe, founding member and CEO, Amity Investment Solutions

Research and transparency reigns supreme

Marius van der Merwe, a founding member and CEO of Amity Investment Solutions, explains the company's unique approach as a DFM.
Ray Mhere, CEO, Curate Investments

Curate Investments: The art of investing

Curate Investments is a new asset manager that opened in 2024 with a clear mission: to find the best people to look after its clients’ money and provide clients with access to top-tier global expertise, whatever their investment goals. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Ray Mhere.

How to invest in art like a pro

Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art, shares six insider strategies for aspiring art investors. Drawing from years of expertise in high-value art sales and auctions.
What is a dfm actually

What is a DFM actually?

The introductory article 'What is a DFM Actually' in Blue Chip's 2025 DFM Guide provides a comprehensive overview of how DFMs navigate complex investment strategies to deliver optimal portfolio solutions for financial advisors and their clients.
What you need to know about AMETFs

What you need to know about AMETFs’ transparency 

Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services, unpacks the global transparency debate shaping AMETFs. From the U.S. SEC’s semi-transparent models to Europe’s evolving stance and South Africa’s cautious approach.
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Unlocking success: the power of process in sports and investing

According to Andrew Padua, Portfolio Manager at Sasfin Wealth, A well-defined and repeatable process is one of the keys to success for achieving superior outcomes in both sports and investing.
Fundiswa Pikashe, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

Leading the way to pan-Africanism

Absa Index and Structured Solutions sits within Global Markets in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa and is fundamental in the group’s objective of being a leading pan-African bank. Blue Chip caught up with Fundi Pikashe, CFP®, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa.
The International Investing Symposium 2025

The International Investing Symposium 2025

The Collaborative Exchange, in association with Purple Wealth, are pleased to announce that registration is now open for The International Investing Symposium.
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