Understanding the different faces of investment risk
Risk and reward go hand in hand. But as behavioural expert Carl Richards once put it, “Risk is what’s left over after you think you’ve thought of everything,” writes Roné Swanepoel, CFA®, Head of Distribution, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa.
Meet the Managers 2026
Meet the Managers is considered the “Ted-Talk” in investment management, where financial advisors can access a vast array of investment managers, covering all types...
Blending annuities
Johann Swanepoel, Head of Pricing and Proposition at Just SA, discusses a strategic approach to help retirees navigate retirement income challenges.
The liquidity advantage: why ETFs should play a bigger role in...
ETFs are proving to be a powerful tool for modern portfolio management. By Duma Mxenge, Head of Business and Market Development, Satrix.
The hidden dangers of being a trustee: are you or your...
The old excuse that the Master’s Office is a mess and that nobody’s checking won’t protect you any more. By Nikki Moore, Director and Business Manager, Mella Fiduciary.
FPI Celebrates Excellence at the 2025 FPI Awards Ceremony and Gala...
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 FPI Awards at its prestigious Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held on the evening of 3 November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. And the winners are...
Reframing income and impact: the case for South African private credit
In an environment of high inflation, low growth and market uncertainty, financial advisors are being asked to find new ways to deliver consistent returns and manage downside risk. By Akshay Karan, Chief Investment Officer, Altvest.
Philanthropy in South Africa: evolving trends and its role in a...
Philanthropy is undergoing a significant transformation in South Africa. By Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings.
Africa’s mineral wealth could drive economic transformation
The continent boasts roughly 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, including immense deposits of cobalt, manganese, natural graphite, copper, nickel, lithium and iron ore.
Is ESG dead? Why Trump’s exit from SA’s JET is a wake-up call for business
The recent withdrawal of the United States from South Africa’s Just Energy Transition partnership is another stark reminder that sustainability cannot rest on the shifting sands of political will.
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Advising vulnerable clients: minors and young beneficiaries
This article is the second in a series on advising vulnerable clients. The first explored vulnerability and its relationship to legal capacity in South Africa. This instalment turns to one of the most common – and often underestimated – vulnerable groups: minors and young beneficiaries.
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Join us for an exclusive round table discussion on structured products with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals.
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Join us for an exclusive round table discussion on structured products with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals.
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