Now in its 15th edition, the awards stand out as the only truly independent assessment of SA’s broking industry.  

The research has two pillars. First, a comprehensive questionnaire is sent to brokers asking for details of their products, pricing and market positioning. Second, a major online survey is undertaken in which clients rate their brokers on several aspects. 

The award categories are: 

• Archetype awards: 

1. 1. Young investor (younger than 35, saving regularly from income)  
   2. Lump-sum investor (retiree/recipient of large payout that will be invested through a broker account)  
   3. Traditional investor (older than 35, contributing regularly to a portfolio)  
   4. Executive (has complex equity structuring requirements)  
   5. Active trader (day-trading as main source of income)  
   6. Social investor (stokvels, credit unions, group saving schemes)  

• Top CFD Broker 
• Top Relationship Manager Award 
• Top Self-service Broker 
• Top Full-service Broker 
• Best Research and Education
• Best Platform
• Best Innovator
• Top Boutique Firm
• Top Large Firm
• People’s Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award, archetype awards are based solely on client ratings gathered in the online survey.