Financial Planning Institute

Welcome to 2022!

Lelané Bezuidenhout CFP® CEO, Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, shares some of the main activities of the FPI planned for the year ahead and encourages us to be proactive in 2022.

It truly starts with you

Francois du Toit, Director, PROpulsion Podcast, tells us about his journey and the lessons learned up to finally being rewarded with the “It Starts with Me” award.
Lelane Bezuidenhout - FPI CEO

Making a difference in the lives of others

After a journey of over 20 years, Lelané Bezuidenhout is now the CEO of the FPI where she makes a difference in people’s lives by serving the FPI’s vision of professional financial planning and advice for all. Blue Chip was honoured to interview this esteemed leader.

FPI CEO to serve as chairperson on distinguished international committee

The Financial Planning Standards Board – the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession – has named Lelané Bezuidenhout as chairperson of its Chief Executives Committee.

Planning a brighter future: FPI launches Young Financial Planners Organisation

YFPO is open to FPI Professional Members as well as Students and Candidate members. The Organisation is aimed at under-45s, although CFP® professionals who join before this age can elect to remain involved as veterans and mentors.

Ryan McCaughey, CFP®, is crowned by the FPI as the 2021...

Ryan McCaughey, CFP®, was the biggest winner at the financial planning industry’s flagship event. Ryan is the Executive Head of the Western Cape of the financial advisory firm Hewett Wealth.

Life begins at 40

The FPI celebrates 40 years of financial planning excellence this year!

Special FPI 40th Anniversary Edition of Blue Chip, official publication of...

Welcome to this special FPI 40th Anniversary Edition of Blue Chip, the official publication of the FPI. Blue Chip takes this opportunity to wish the FPI a happy 40th anniversary. Congratulations!

A whirlwind of winners

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award – the most prestigious industry accolade that will change the life and career trajectory of one talented individual. Navin Ramparsad, CFP®, Chairman of the FPI Board, takes a look at why awards matter.

Relationships, rebranding and future plans

Lelané Bezuidenhout CFP®, CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, looks forward to the imminent FPI Professional Convention and other exciting industry developments.