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Five ways: how women financial planners can use AI for tough decisions

Conversational AI is a game-changer for women financial planners – it’s like having a strategic partner on call 24/7. By Zeldeen Müller, CEO of inSite Connect and creator of AgendaWorx.com AI

What the Global AI in Financial Planning report really tells us

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) recently released its global research report on how AI is being adopted in the financial planning profession.

AI and the future of financial planning: how it’s revolutionising the profession

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept on the horizon – it’s here and it’s rapidly transforming the way financial planners serve clients, manage practices and evolve their own professional capabilities. By Dante De Gori, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board.
Co-authored by Robyn Clay and Jen Mckay, Directors, Linktank

Unlocking key insights out of disparate data

According to Robyn Clay and Jen Mckay, Directors at Linktank, many South African financial advisors use overlapping software without data-sharing mechanisms, leading to inefficiencies and duplicate data, which hampers effective business intelligence and strategic decision-making.
Alungile Gcaza and Stephán Engelbrecht, co-founders of Mazi NextGen with Mazi Asset Management.

The AI revolution in asset management: Navigate the hype and embrace the...

Mazi Asset Management is committed to continuous innovation, exploring new ways to leverage AI to improve our investment process, enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional client service.
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Digital skills every leader needs for the future

Data analytics has proven to be a game changer in the business world but it is just one of the many digital skills that the modern business leader needs to manage the future. By Cohen Appanah.
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AI you didn’t know exists

By analysing medical images – whether MRIs, X-rays or CT scans – AI can detect abnormalities with remarkable precision. In many instances, AI can recognise patterns in medical data that may escape the human eye, allowing for earlier diagnosis of conditions like cancer, heart disease and even the early stages of neurological disorders.
Vuledzani Dangale, CFP®, MBA Head: Regulatory Implementation and Monitoring, SARLSA, Liberty Group South Africa

Big data: the digital disruptor reshaping the South African insurance sector

Vuledzani Dangale, CFP® at Liberty Group, highlights that leveraging big data has become fundamental to driving transformative strategies in the insurance sector.
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The risks and rewards of using AI in financial planning

Lionel Dartnell outlines the risks of AI in financial planning where families and individual money is directly at risk.
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Technology can transform South Africa’s mining sector

Sustainable mining needs sustainable practices, writes Rudie Opperman, Manager for Engineering and Training, Middle East and Africa at Axis Communications.
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Hedge funds employ investment strategies that aim to outperform in both rising and falling markets. This article is the first in a series of introductory articles on hedge funds, written by Rob Macdonald, an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.

Communication that feels relatable

Why emotional intelligence is a financial planner’s secret weapon. By Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director, Slatter Communications

2025 Financial Planning Summit

Join us for The Financial Planning Summit 2025 brought to you by The Collaborative Exchange. A premier event where forward-thinking financial professionals gather to challenge assumptions, explore new opportunities, and redefine what success looks like in an evolving advice landscape.

Offshore isn’t always greener: who would have thought it?

When it comes to investing, some voices cut through the noise with rare clarity. By Kopano Makhu and Shaun Bruyns: Multi-Asset Co-Portfolio Managers at Mazi Asset Management

Altvest Capital transitions to Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) – Africa’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company

Altvest Capital announced its formal transition to Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) on 1 September 2025, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter in African finance.
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