Financial advisers and planners are increasingly turning to blended annuities to solve the complex challenges their clients face in retirement. These annuities assist in smoothing incomes through lengthier retirements, now often exceeding 35 years in duration. Defining annuitisation success “In order to have a meaningful conversation about annuities … we need to have a common […]
Using multiple financial advisers may hurt your wealth
Mark MacSymon, Wealth Manager at Private Client Holdings (PCH), explores why diversifying financial advice is not the same as diversifying your investment portfolio When two architects design the same house independently, you don’t get a stronger house. You get misaligned foundations. Every now and then a client tells me, that they use two financial advisers. […]
Your final verdict: Protect your legacy with a valid will
Tyler du Plessis, legal adviser at Allan Gray A will is one of the most important documents that you will execute. It furnishes control, clarity and peace of mind over how your assets will be dealt with when you are no longer around. And yet, according to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, more than 70% […]



