19 May 2023
Welcome to our bi-weekly newsletter, where we are delighted to present valuable insights from distinguished thought leaders, Francois du Toit, Founder of Propulsion, and Michael Frantzeskou, Director. In this edition, we delve into enhancing future self-continuity to improve retirement savings behavior, an analysis of the impact of China's reopening on the global economy, and the significance of wealth-boosting retirement security that begins on campus. We also discuss global investment opportunities and present two round table features on DFM and Retirement Planning. Additionally, we highlight two significant events to note: Humans Under Management 2023 and Meet the Managers 2023. We hope you find this edition informative and useful.

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Financial Planning

Focus and intentional action are key to building generational wealth

As South Africans settle into 2026 and reassess their financial priorities for the year ahead, the conversation is increasingly shifting from short-term wealth accumulation to long-term legacy planning, writes Hugo Blom CFP®, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning....

Practice Management

It’s always been good practice, but now it’s a legal requirement…

Financial education is no longer optional, and this is great news for consumers, writes Zeldeen Müller, CEO of inSite Connect and creator of AgendaWorx.com AI...

Estate Planning

Legacy planning: an act of care

In South Africa, the complexities of cultural and economic factors can make dealing with loss even more challenging. That’s why being proactive about legacy planning is so important. Siyasanga Kashe, Executive Member Solutions at Momentum Corporate, shares five key guidelines to assist you in safeguarding your legacy....

Investment

Outlook 2026: Robust earnings and ongoing investment in new technologies may continue to support global equities

Investors in developed markets still face high valuations, policy uncertainty and concentrated sector leadership, but supportive elements such as resilient earnings and advancements in AI could offer meaningful upside. ...

Thought Leaders

How to stretch retirement savings without chasing unrealistic returns

Clients no longer have to choose between the certainty of a life annuity and the flexibility of a living annuity. By Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Wealth....

Africa’s trillion-dollar decade: don’t miss the boat

Africa is building a momentum that has the potential to define the next decade, writes Moses Njuguna, Analyst at Mazi Asset Management....


More Features

Retirement, financial education, and the curious role of AI

David Venter (Head of School: Milpark School of Financial Services) writes about the irony that retirement knowledge doesn’t change behaviour, and reveals how best to turn retirement numbers Into action....

Blending annuities

Johann Swanepoel, Head of Pricing and Proposition at Just SA, discusses a strategic approach to help retirees navigate retirement income challenges....

Legacy with purpose: empowering South Africans through knowledge

Siyasanga Kashe is a force for change in South Africa’s employee benefits landscape. As executive for member solutions at Momentum Corporate, she brings both strategic insight and heartfelt commitment to making financial wellness accessible to all....

UJ joins the CPD landscape with a dynamic Masterclass series

University of Johannesburg lecturer Amira Asvat (CFP®) shares an update on the university's dynamic new Masterclass series....

Events

The Investment Forum 2026

 

Featured podcast

Round Table Series

Investing offshore and how to structure financial plans to suit each clients needs and objective

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on investing offshore and how to structure financial plans to suit each clients needs and objectives....

Round Table Series

Retirement Planning – Round Table Discussion

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Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on retirement planning and guiding clients to financial independence....

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Three ways in which the energy industry must change and what this could mean for investors

solar panels and wind turbines
Mark Lacey, Head of Global Resource Equities at Schroders, examines three ways in which the energy industry has to evolve in order for the energy transition to materialise, and how equity investors could benefit....

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