Property Investment in Dubai: Pros, Cons, & Considerations

Property Investment in Dubai has been a topic of keen interest and frequent discussion among you, my valued clients, in recent months. Recognizing your curiosity, I’ve decided to delve deep into this subject and present an analysis rooted in facts. I invite you to enjoy this exploration, and don’t hesitate to reach out with any …

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Diamonds and The Psychology of Value

Diamonds are forever is the biggest marketing ploy. You can also read this article on Linkedin. As financial advisors at Virtual Adviser, understanding and discerning the concept of ‘value’ is the cornerstone of our profession. It may sound simple on the surface, but value is not as straightforward as it might initially appear. It’s a multifaceted …

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Atrazine: Banned Yet Persistent – A Deep Dive into Water Quality and Its Impact on Gender Identity

Introduction Atrazine: Banned Yet Persistent – A Deep Dive into Water Quality and Its Impact on Gender Identity. There’s an old saying, “Still waters run deep,” suggesting the quiet and calm often conceal more complex realities. Today, we’ll plunge into the depths of water quality issues, focusing particularly on a herbicide named atrazine, its residual …

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Unraveling the FDA’s NMN Ban: A Step for Safety or a Win for Big Pharma?

Unraveling the FDA’s NMN Ban: A Step for Safety or a Win for Big Pharma? Dear Inquisitive Reader, From my academic lectern and as a steadfast critic of questionable decisions in the field of finance, business, health and technology, I wish to dissect a pressing issue that has been a topic of vigorous discussion lately: …

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Evaluating the Risk-Return Tradeoff in Multi-Asset Equity Funds

Evaluating the Risk-Return Tradeoff in Multi-Asset Equity Funds. South Africa’s investment sphere presents an intriguing paradox, inviting an incisive exploration into the multi-asset equity funds landscape. Our research, “Evaluating the Risk-Return Tradeoff in South African Multi-Asset Equity Funds: A Case for Skillful Fund Selection in High Equity Portfolios,” ventures into this maze of investment dynamics. …

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Fortifying Finances Amidst Unpredictable Climates: A CFP’s Guide

Introduction Fortifying Finances Amidst Unpredictable Climates: A CFP’s Guide. As South Africa gears up for the forthcoming winter months, the forecast indicates a potential escalation in weather-related challenges. While physical readiness is paramount, the financial implications must also be a focal point of your preparation. This proactive financial fortification can mitigate the shock of unforeseen …

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Investing

The Long-Term Key to Wealth Accumulation Investing is what I specialise in as a Wealth Adviser. I meet many clients eager to enter financial markets but held back by fear. Negative news like inflation, Ukraine’s war, failing banks, and the recent pandemic often reinforces their market fears. Known as confirmation bias in psychology, this leads …

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Navigating the Future of Financial Advisers

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has cast doubt on the future of numerous professions, with financial advisers being no exception. With AI systems that can perform flawless, complex financial calculations and maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant tax laws and financial regulations, one may wonder about the prospects of human advisers in the industry. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the future of financial advisers, financial consultants, and wealth advisors, examining the importance of human touch in a world of AI-powered financial services.