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David Kop CFP®, an advocate for the financial planning profession, is Executive Director: Relevance at the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa. David is passionate about financial planning getting professional status. He holds a BCom in Financial Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning Law, Financial planning and services. More insights from the Financial Planning Institute here.
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Understanding the different faces of investment risk

Risk and reward go hand in hand. But as behavioural expert Carl Richards once put it, “Risk is what’s left over after you think you’ve thought of everything,” writes Roné Swanepoel, CFA®, Head of Distribution, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa.

Reimagining retirement: Why rules of thumb matter more than we think

Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Investments, reveals the five crucial risks that determine whether retirement income lasts, as unpacked in Momentum's 'Reimagining Retirement’ campaign.

Seeing the wood for the trees

Professional conduct at Woodland Wealth is defined by rigorous standards, disciplined processes and an uncompromising commitment to client interests. Ethical behaviour forms the foundation of client engagement. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Andró Griessel.

The compliance landscape for financial planners for 2026

Assessing the regulatory landscape can be compared to reading the ocean before a surf.

Understanding structured investment products

Zaheer Bhikha, Executive Head of Product Development at Glacier by Sanlam, explains why structured products are a valuable addition to portfolios.
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