Dylan Powell - Financial Adviser

01/09/2026

Spring is a beautiful reminder that what we nurture today can grow into something incredible tomorrow. 🌼

The same is true for our finances. Small, intentional steps today can help build the future we want for ourselves and the people we love.

Here’s to a new season of growth, fresh starts and planting seeds for the future. 🌷

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

Monday reminder: time is one of the most powerful tools you have when it comes to building your financial future. ⏳

The earlier you start, the more opportunity your money has to grow, compound and work for you.

You don’t need to do everything today. You just need to stop putting off the things that matter for tomorrow.

Make time work in your favour.

Want to make sure you’re making the most of yours? Let’s chat.

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

“I’ll do it later.”

When it comes to your money, those words can cost you more than you think.

Because compound growth needs one thing you can’t get back: time.

The earlier you start, the more time your money has to grow, and the more your growth has the opportunity to generate growth of its own.

Don’t underestimate the power of starting now.

25/08/2026

🥇 Gold has climbed to a three-month high, supported by a weaker US dollar, softer bond yields and renewed demand for alternative stores of value. 🇿🇦 Closer to home, the rand has strengthened, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and higher precious-metal prices, which have provided additional support to commodity-linked currencies. 🌍 Global markets remain cautious, with geopolitical tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continuing to influence sentiment. Oil prices eased on Monday as investors watched for further developments in the region.

As always, markets will react to the headlines, but successful investing is rarely about predicting the next move. Staying diversified, disciplined and focused on your long-term financial goals remains key.

💵 USD/ZAR: 16.02
💷 GBP/ZAR: 21.84
💶 EUR/ZAR: 18.69
🥇 Gold ($): 4,672.57
⚪ Platinum ($): 1,904.90
🛢️ Brent Crude ($): 92.09
📈 All Share: 1.65% YTD
📉 S&P500: 12.11% YTD
📊 FTSE: 9.08% YTD
🌍 ACWI: 12.44% YTD
🌐 EM: 24.22% YTD

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24/08/2026

Retirement isn’t something you should only start thinking about when it’s around the corner.

The decisions you make today can determine the choices, freedom and lifestyle you have later.

Whether retirement is 5, 15 or 30 years away, having the right financial plan in place means you’re not simply hoping you’ll have enough. You’re actively building towards it.

Start planning for the retirement you actually want.

Lets chat to build a plan that works for you.

20/08/2026

You protect your car. You protect your home. But what about the income that pays for it all?

Your ability to earn an income is one of your greatest financial assets. If illness, injury or an unexpected life event stopped you from working, would your financial plan keep working for you?

Protecting your income isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about making sure the life you’ve worked hard to build can keep moving forward.

Speak to me about putting the right protection in place.

18/08/2026

Financial freedom is about more than money, it’s about choice.

The choice to plan with confidence, protect the people you love, pursue opportunities and build the future you want.

At IWCP, we believe the right financial plan should help your money work with purpose, giving you greater security, greater confidence and more freedom to live life on your terms.

Ready to take control of your financial future? DM us to start the conversation.

17/08/2026

Brilliant article by a brilliant colleague of mine…

Helping children become smarter about money starts with simple lessons that can shape their financial future for years.