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Kirsty Scully, board chairperson of the FPI, has been elected to serve as chairperson of the FPSB Council. The FPSB is the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession. Its mission is to manage worldwide professional standards in the industry represented by the CFP® mark.
Alexforbes named best investment survey provider in Africa
Alexforbes is proud to announce that its investment survey team has been named the Best Investment Survey Provider in Africa for the sixth consecutive year.
Unlocking China’s high-growth potential for South African investors
As Altvest Capital prepares to investigate the feasibility of a launch of the Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, we are excited to present an unprecedented opportunity for South African investors to access one of the world’s most dynamic and promising venture capital markets: China.
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I do a lot of work with financial planners who wish to adopt a coaching approach in their engagement with clients. Much of this...
Transforming the private equity landscape
Altvest Capital is a local investment platform committed to democratising access to alternative investments,
primarily in high-growth sectors. Blue Chip caught up with Founder, Warren Wheatley.
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According to Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, more resilient portfolios are needed to tackle the challenges of rising bond yields and market concentration.
2025 FPI Professional’s Convention
The 2025 FPI Professional’s Convention, will be taking place on the 3rd and 4th of November at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg.
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This article is based on content from the Fairbairn Consult 2024 annual conference that was themed around client experience (CX).
FPI surpasses 5,000 CFP® professionals, marking a historic milestone
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announces a significant milestone in its history: as of 31 December 2024, FPI has surpassed 5,000...
Success in succession: A guide to succession planning for financial advisers
Johnny Wood, Head of Adviser Partnerships at Momentum, provides crucial insights into succession planning for financial advisers.
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