South Africa
Science beats psychology in advice, says S Africa’s PCH
With South African clients focused on overseas investment opportunities, local wealth manager Private Client Holdings (PCH) uses investment science rather than psychometric testing to advise clients.
Professionals are the future of South African advice
With game-changing regulation on the horizon, Kieron McRae, development and brand director at South African advice firm Carrick Wealth, talks about how the industry and can only thrive by becoming more professional and investing in training the next generation of advisers.
Why a wealth tax in South Africa won’t work
In April, a committee set up to review South Africa’s tax system unveiled plans to introduce a new wealth tax as the country struggles to deal with extreme income inequality and a dwindling tax base. Here we look at the reasons it’s unlikely to work.
South Africa’s RDR to tighten independence rules for advisers
When South Africa’s Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is fully introduced, product suppliers to IFAs will be held much more accountable for customer outcomes, according to Caroline da Silva of the country’s main regulator, the Financial Services Board.
South Africa’s Investec to expand into life insurance
South Africa-headquartered asset manager Investec has announced it will expand into offering life insurance to its clients.