Farzanah Atherton Advisory Services

10/05/2026

Behind so much strength, success, and stability is often a mother quietly making it all possible. 🌸

To all the moms, grandmothers, and mother figures, thank you for everything you do.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at IWCP.

05/05/2026

[Media Release]

FSCA has taken regulatory action against Mr Mosiuoa Zacharia Palime & MZP Markets.

Mr. Palime has been debarred from the financial services industry for 15 years & MZP Markets has been issued with an administrative penalty of R1million, inclusive of costs:

31/03/2026

Oil prices climbed 🛢️📈 as fears of a widening Iran war intensified into its fifth week, raising global supply concerns 🌍. Gold steadied 💰 near R4 500 amid ongoing uncertainty. Locally 🇿🇦 the FTSE/JSE All Share Index is heading for its worst month since 2008 📉, pressured by weaker emerging-market demand and declining mining stocks. Despite all of this, the good news is that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) held the repo rate steady at 6.75% 📊. Motorists are rushing to fill up ⛽ ahead of a R10.34 per litre increase, with diesel supply tightening. On the infrastructure front ⚡ the City of Johannesburg and City Power Johannesburg have launched the first phase of an EV charging network 🚗. Meanwhile 💧 Cape Town dam levels have dropped below 50% as water usage exceeds targets, but with the long weekend ahead, a shorter week and some well-earned family time offer a welcome reset.

Times like these remind us to stay the course and to speak to your financial adviser.

💵 USD/ZAR: 17.18
💷 GBP/ZAR: 22.64
💶 EUR/ZAR: 19.66
🥇 Gold ($): 4,495.57
⚪ Platinum ($):1,878.18
🛢️ Brent Crude ($): 113.38
📈 All Share: - 3.5% YTD
📉 S&P500: -6.96 % YTD
📊 FTSE: 1.78 % YTD
🌍 ACWI: -6.16% YTD
🌐 EM: 2.66% YTD

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08/03/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, brilliance and impact of women everywhere. 💜

Happy International Women’s Day to the women who lead, nurture, build, inspire and break barriers every single day.

May we continue to support one another, open doors for each other, and raise the next generation of confident, courageous women.

Here’s to progress, equality, and powerful women — today and every day. 🎉

̇nternationalwomensday ❤️

19/02/2026

Ramadan Kareem 🌙
May this sacred month bring barakah to your home, your health and your wealth.
With warm wishes
FA Advisory Services

23/01/2026

10/12/2025

December is for jolling, but January is for surviving, right? 😅

We all know the struggle: mid-December salary gets swallowed by holidays, and then you're trying to stretch the last cent until end-Jan. That "Janu-worry" is real, Yoh!

But listen, a little planning now can make a massive difference. Here’s your 3-step plan to avoid the January financial blues:

1.✍️ PAY JANUARY FIRST: As soon as that December salary lands, immediately transfer money for January’s bond/rent, electricity, and school fees. Your future self will thank you.

2. ✍MAKE A "JUST JANUARY" BUDGET: Write down ONLY what you need for January essentials; groceries, petrol, data, school stuff. Keep it separate from your festive spending.

3. ✍START A "JANU-WORRY JAR": Even R200-R500 saved now can be a lifesaver for surprises later. It’s your buffer for peace of mind.

Your financial wellness is the foundation for everything else. Let’s start 2026 on the front foot 👣with less stress and more control.

Need a hand making a plan? Drop a comment below or send me a DM. Let’s maak 'n plan together! 😎

28/11/2025

14/11/2025

They say the best investment you can make is in yourself. For a long time, I interpreted that as investing only in my career and financial goals.

But I've learned that no goal is worth the cost of your health. You can't pour from an empty cup, and you can't perform at your peak when you're running on fumes.

That's why I'm incredibly proud to have started a new journey with my personal trainer, Vusi Dhlamini owner of Hybridfit. Taking this step, prioritizing my health both in time and resources was a long time coming. This first session was a powerful reminder that the discipline, resilience, and commitment we apply to our professional lives are the same muscles we need to build for our personal well-being.

Here's to investing in the foundation that makes everything else possible.

What goal have you been putting off because it felt "selfish"?

Maybe it's the most important one you'll ever achieve.

28/10/2025

True wealth isn’t about numbers, it’s about knowing your loved ones are protected, no matter what tomorrow brings. 💙

01/10/2025

What an honour it was meeting these amazing entrepreneurs ❤️