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30 April 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.

Featured

Hedge Funds

Considerations for retail and institutional investors when incorporating hedge funds into investment portfolios

A careful consideration of how hedge funds fit into an overall investment strategy is crucial for both institutional and retail investors, as is close attention to regulatory requirements. By Rob Macdonald, , an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional....

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin in South African portfolios: Why a small allocation makes sense

This article explores why allocating a modest portion of client portfolios to Bitcoin could be prudent, and how to do so through accessible, regulated avenues in South Africa....

Hedge Fund Managers

Bateleur Capital

Bateleur Capital has delivered 20 years of outperformance while protecting capital, with one of the longest-running hedge funds in South Africa....

Practice Management

The key factors that matter to financial advisers

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Florbela Yates, Managing Director at Equilibrium explores seven key factors that can contribute to financial advisers' success....

Thought Leaders

Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings

Philanthropy in South Africa: evolving trends and its role in a wealth management plan

Philanthropy is undergoing a significant transformation in South Africa. By Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings....

Capital Protector: A practical approach to retirement certainty

The Capital Protector from Momentum Wealth provides income stability and legacy assurance in a single, integrated offering. Fareeya Adam, CEO of Structured Products and annuities at Momentum Wealth explains....
stock market structure

South African equities: beyond the gloom

In this article, Wim Murray looks at some exciting long-term opportunities now on offer for discerning investors....
Giving technical information and advice to clients is one thing. Getting them to take appropriate action is another, writes Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant.

Communication that feels relatable

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


More Features

Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa

FPSB honours two leaders for outstanding contributions to the financial planning profession

Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, and Stephen O’Connor, CFP®, awarded the FPSB 2025 Noel Maye Award ...

Uncovering the cost gaps in private healthcare

Medical aids increasingly only cover a portion of in-hospital costs and specialist treatments. Gap cover helps to address any mismatches but understanding how it works is not always easy or straightforward. ...

Wellness meets wealth

Wellbeing has become the true measure of success. Now financial advisors and healthcare consultants can offer more than investment guidance....
Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings

Philanthropy in South Africa: evolving trends and its role in a wealth management plan

Philanthropy is undergoing a significant transformation in South Africa. By Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings....

Round Table Series

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

How and why a financial planner should use a DFM

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with three of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on how and why a financial planner should use a DFM...

Events

2025 Financial Planning Summit

 

2025 FPI Professional’s Convention

 

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