Africa
The story of a young financial planner firm in South Africa
A volatile political landscape, constant regulatory upheaval and a recent economic downgrade to junk status are just some of the many challenges an adviser must overcome when setting up a new financial planning firm in South Africa.
Offshore specialist in Middle East and Africa expansion
Offshore financial services specialist Ocorian is to acquire ABAX, an integrated advisory, corporate and business services provider based in Mauritius.
Half of professional athletes fail to seek financial advice
Almost half of professional athletes have given no thought to planning their finances for when their sporting careers end, according to findings from Old Mutual Wealth’s Financial Adviser School (FAS) and MA Sports consulting (MA).
South African advisers win praise for high learning standards
A dedication to career-long learning and meeting ongoing qualification requirements means certified financial advisers in South Africa are being praised around the world by industry experts.
World’s 5 fastest growing wealth centres
Mauritius is being touted as one of the five biggest beneficiaries of global wealth growth.