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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Exchange Traded funds

Active ETFs in SA: “new wine” or “new bottles”?

The AM-ETF represents a shift in the South African investment industry....

Events

The PROpulsion LIVE show is coming off the screen and into the room

PROpulsion Connect will bring financial planning professionals together in Cape Town on 19 August 2026 for an in-person experience built around practical conversations, sharper ideas, and meaningful connection....

Hedge Funds

Peregrine Capital

Peregrine Capital is South Africa’s longest-running and largest hedge fund manager, established on 1 July 1998. ...

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Building belonging: Momentum Financial Planning’s leadership philosophy and the future of advice

At the heart of Momentum Financial Planning’s philosophy lies a simple belief: when financial advisers feel they belong, they perform at their best. Belonging, in this context, is about professional identity, shared standards and a community that elevates the work of advice. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Aldert Brink, and Head of Enablement, Hennie Bouwer....

Thought Leaders

Zeldeen Müller, CEO, AgendaWorx

AI is not coming for your financial planning job

Zeldeen Müller (CEO, inSite Connect, Creator of AgendaWorx Board Portal) cautions that AI could destroy your clients’ nest eggs… if you let it....

HUM South Africa 2026 – SHOW 18

Launched in 2017, the Humans Under Management conferences have been held in 3 countries. ...


More Features

Four questions on investing in a geopolitically uncertain world

John Gilchrist, CIO at PSG Asset Management, writes that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised multiple concerns for South African investors....

COFI readiness

Anton Swanepoel, the founder of Trusted Advisors, answers the question, "What is the industry telling us about readiness for COFI?"...

Understanding you is where great advice begins

George Mahlakgane, Franchise Principal and Financial Adviser at Consult by Momentum, writes that choosing a financial adviser is about far more than qualifications or technical expertise!...

A trusted partner

Conlias Mancuveni of Hollard Implemented Portfolio Solutions (IPS) writes about the importance of being a reliable partner that empowers advisors....

Events

The PROpulsion LIVE show is coming off the screen and into the room

 

The Investment Think Tank

 

IRFA 2026 Conference

 

HUM South Africa 2026 – SHOW 18

 

2026 FPI Professional’s Convention

 

Featured podcast

Round Table Series

Offshore Investment: Where, how and how much

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Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with five of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on offshore investment....

Round Table Series

Offshore Investing – Round Table Discussion

Blue Chip Digital Round Table series: Offshore Investing, getting it right
Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with three of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on getting offshore investing right....

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

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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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