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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

Featured

Unlocking China’s high-growth potential for South African investors

Unlocking china's high growth potential for sa investors
As Altvest Capital prepares to investigate the feasibility of a launch of the Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, we are excited to present an unprecedented opportunity for South African investors to access one of the world’s most dynamic and promising venture capital markets: China....

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Solving the practice management puzzle in 2025

Solving the practice management puzzle
Anton Swanepoel, fonder of Trusted Advisors, is giving away complimentary copies of "Practice Management, the ultimate leadership blueprint for FSPs'. A book that provides insights that will help you in your strategic planning and decision-making processes in 2025 and beyond. Download your copy on Blue Chip Digital today....

Featured

Informing business and investment decisions

Informing business and investment decisions
The BMR / Unisa Economist of the Year Competition takes centre stage in economic thinking and growth projections...

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Competition in SA’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

Competition in SA's electricity market
Government has attempted to overcome the country’s energy problems, including new Eskom boards, new CEOs, bailouts for Eskom and a National Energy Crisis Committee that includes the private sector. Now it’s trying legislative reform....

Thought Leaders

Warren Wheatley CA (SA), CFP®, Founder, Altvest

Transforming the private equity landscape

Altvest Capital is a local investment platform committed to democratising access to alternative investments, primarily in high-growth sectors. Blue Chip caught up with Founder, Warren Wheatley....
Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult.

Client experience is the new marketing

This article is based on content from the Fairbairn Consult 2024 annual conference that was themed around client experience (CX)....
Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director, Schroders

Four disconnects between advisors and their female clients

The potential loss of female clients presents a challenge for some advisors but also an opportunity for others. Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director at Schroders, identifies four key disconnects between advisors and their female clients....
Wallace Barnes CA(SA), Analyst ,Steyn Capital Management

Why hedge funds offer a smarter path to uncorrelated returns

According to Wallace Barnes, Steyn Capital Management, diversification of uncorrelated assets within a portfolio significantly reduces its overall volatility without compromising expected returns....


More Features

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Do clients want financial planners to adopt a coaching approach?

I do a lot of work with financial planners who wish to adopt a coaching approach in their engagement with clients. Much of this time is spent on developing the skills to ask clients meaningful and appropriate questions. But Morningstar research in 2018 found that clients do not value a coaching approach. In the research, ...
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From trainee to triumph: the journey of an advisor’s success

It is well-known that in the finance sector, previously disadvantaged people and women are underrepresented. Momentum Group‘s objective is to transform the distribution network and at the same time grow an advice force with successful, motivated and well-trained advisors. For close to a decade, Momentum Group via its enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme, has been dedicated ...

Empowering independent financial advisors for sustainable growth 

The Association for Savings and Investments is proud to announce the launch of their next IFA Development Programme, kicking off in March 2025. Find out how to apply....

Key value drivers in considering retail real estate investments

Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile Property Fund, discusses the key value drivers you should consider when investing in retail real estate....

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 FPI Professional’s Convention

 

BCI Global Investment Conference 2025

 

The Investment Forum 2025

 

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