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Mazi Asset Management – African Roots. Global Vision.

Mazi Asset Management is a world-class fund manager rooted in African heritage that believes in the power of diversity and its ability to deliver results operating as a fundamental bottom-up asset manager.

3% Inflation could change everything

A lower inflation benefit to society does not necessarily align with higher investment returns. How should we consider the impact on financial planning? By Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer, Fundhouse.

Building private equity allocations: Why wealthy investors have an advantage in...

Richard Hill, a Partner at Stonehage Fleming Private Markets Advisory, notes differences in behaviour between institutional and private wealth investors.

The power in blending hedge funds

Jacques de Kock (Portfolio Manager, MitonOptimal) reveals the secret sauce that powers hedge funds.

Not all DFMs are created equal – Why I rejoined the...

Carl Chetty, CFA (Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium Investment Management) shares the story of why he decided to rejoin the Equilibrium team.

Unpacking absolute return: Is this the most misunderstood strategy in today’s...

Absolute return strategies are favoured for their resilience during tough trading conditions and their ability to drive long-term wealth creation, writes Thato Moitsemang, Portfolio Manager at Glacier Invest.

Should you invest in gold?

Does gold warrant a place in a diversified investment portfolio? Michael Mgwaba, Head of Exchange Traded Products at Absa CIB, ran the numbers to find a definitive answer to the age-old debate.

‘Braaibroodjies’ are more important than you ever imagined

The standard basket of goods and services consumed by the average South African is not as accurate an indicator of inflation as the “Braaibroodjie Index", writes Guy Holwill of Fairbairn Consult.

Building value in a shifting landscape

Why financial advisers should take note of the Curate Momentum Flexible Property Fund. By Natalie Harrison, Head of Distribution at Curate.

The G20 dividend: Global status can help to secure SA’s economic...

By Hugh Hacking, Executive Head of Structured Investments and Annuities at Momentum Corporate.
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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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