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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.

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Money Maestros Conference 2025 — One Day. One Venue. World Class Speakers.

Money Maestros conference 2025
Be part of the conference that brings together 7 of the most impactful speakers from across the US, UK and South Africa — built to energise, inspire, motivate and your thinking in a single powerful day....

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If you don’t pay, you don’t stay

Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director, Slatter Communications
Tim Slatter, Director at Slatter Communications looks at why authentic communication could be a hidden key to client retention....

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Trump 2.0

Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant, encourages financial planners to focus on their Circle of Control. The more you have planned your communication and implemented it consistently, the more likely you will influence client behaviour....

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The future of group risk: why a consultative approach is key to financial security in SA

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According to Corinne da Silva, South Africa’s financial literacy crisis presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Advisors play a crucial role in guiding employers and employees through their options, ensuring risk benefits are structured effectively and members understand their cover....

Thought Leaders

Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director, Slatter Communications

If you don’t pay, you don’t stay

Tim Slatter, Director at Slatter Communications looks at why authentic communication could be a hidden key to client retention....
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

Trump 2.0

Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant, encourages financial planners to focus on their Circle of Control. The more you have planned your communication and implemented it consistently, the more likely you will influence client behaviour....
Thembekile Moyo, Partner Relations Team Lead, SA at PortfolioMetrix

Redefining wealth: Financial planning for young African professionals in South Africa

A shifting landscape For decades, wealth ownership in Africa has been shaped by historical injustices, structural inequalities, and cultural nuances that influence how Africans manage their finances. In South Africa, the financial planning industry has long catered to a predominantly Westernised client base, with traditional plans structured around milestones like buying a home, investing in ...
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How having a bias affects your potential returns as an investor

According to Florbela Yates, head of Equilibrium in the Momentum Metropolitan group, lack of diversification and irrational biases affect returns and investors’ long-term investment amounts. ...


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Succession planning for independent financial advisors in South Africa

Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice in South Africa, writes Péru du Toit Founder, IPSE Tech Law Services...
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The hidden complexities of trust beneficial ownership compliance

According to Sandile Khumalo,LLM (Unisa), FPSA®, GTP(SA), Fiduciary Practitioner, Lex24, financial advisors frequently recommend the use of trusts as an estate planning tool and in some instances, they serve as the professional trustee on client trusts....
Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management

A shift up and to the left

By understanding their unique strategies and regulated nature, investors can leverage the true potential of hedge funds to achieve higher returns while effectively managing risk, writes Francois Olivier CA(SA), CFA, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management and Stephan Engelbrecht, Portfolio Manager, Mazi Asset Management....
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Impact and returns: why financial planners should consider ACOF

Financial planners are often faced with a key challenge when advising clients: balancing the desire for strong financial returns with the growing demand for investments that drive positive social and economic impact, writes Warren Wheatley, CEO of Altvest Capital....

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

Money Maestros Conference 2025 — One Day. One Venue. World Class Speakers.

 

Join Money Maestros- ‘Retirement Income Workshops’ on the 29th of July 2025, Mbombela

 

Investment Think Tank 2025

 

PROpulsion Tech 2025: Lead the Change

 

Join Money Maestros- ‘Retirement Income Workshops’ on the 28 July 2025, Middelburg

 

Humans Under Management Conferences 2025

 

2025 FPI Professional’s Convention

 

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