The human edge: why AI will not replace the fiduciary advisor
Navigating the regulatory imperative of explainable AI and behavioural coaching. By Murray Anderson, Head of Retail, Prescient Investment Management.
When gold miners became the new tech giants
Lessons about managing money in concentrated markets from Jan-Daan van Wyk, Associate Director, Stonehage Fleming Investment Management South Africa.
Alternative sources of return
Alternative investments financial advisors should add to clients’ portfolios, writes Florbela Yates, the Managing Director of Equilibrium Investment Management.
Client agency
Is client agency the most important factor in successful financial planning? Independent consultant, coach and author Rob Macdonald shares his experience.
Building better futures
The CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa shares the FPI’s latest news.
Protecting independent financial advice
The Financial Intermediaries Association of South Africa’s primary purpose is to guard, develop, promote and represent professional advisory and intermediary businesses in the financial services industry. Blue Chip speaks to Lizelle van der Merwe, CEO of the FIA.
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.
Shaping spaces that help great financial planners do their best work
Consolidated Wealth Group is shaping a space where thoughtful advice, disciplined investment thinking and well‑designed systems come together with purpose. It’s a quiet evolution, grounded in professionalism, that signals a forward‑looking approach to the craft of financial planning.
Meet the FPI Financial Planner of the Year
Established in 2000, the FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award is highly coveted and recognises outstanding achievement in the field and practice of financial planning. In 2025, the award went to Nicola Langridge, CFP®, wealth manager at Private Client Holdings. Blue Chip caught up with her.
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ABSA: Putting client needs at the centre of portfolio decisions
Investors and their advisors must first undertake a needs analysis in order to determine the investor’s investment objectives.
Future-proof your move: why your next qualification should be immersive
With AI, globalisation and rapid economic shifts reshaping industries overnight, the skills that guaranteed stability yesterday are quickly becoming obsolete and are being replaced by advanced technologies.
Building diversified portfolios for uncertain times
Recent weeks have been riddled with uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran and the significant impact on energy supplies. At the same time, we are dealing with unprecedented AI disruption, with uncertain consequences for labour markets and business models.
A long-term perspective on tax-free investments
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