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Building better futures

Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP® and CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, shares the FPI’s latest news.

2026 Fintech year ahead

Fintech is reshaping financial services, with advances in machine learning, payments, crypto and investment platforms redefining how businesses and consumers interact. Across Africa, these shifts are opening new avenues for growth and collaboration, writes Lerato Lamola, Partner, Webber Wentzel.

Planning across generations and life stages

When it comes to financial planning for future generations a worldview awareness matters, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.

Two sides of the same coin

What is the most prudent approach when you’re dealing with so much unpredictability and such extreme volatility? By Chris Paizis, Managing Director, Absa Group.

Symmetry

Symmetry manages more than R134-billion in assets and advises over assets worth more than R300-billion.

Active ETFs in SA: “new wine” or “new bottles”?

The AM-ETF represents a shift in the South African investment industry, writes Evan Gilbert, Associate Professor at the USB and Research Analyst at Momentum Investment.

Building belonging: Momentum Financial Planning’s leadership philosophy and the future of...

Blue Chip speaks to Momentum Financial Planning CEO Aldert Brink and Head of Enablement Hennie Bouwer about the company's belief in the principle of belonging.

The call is coming from inside the house

Moleboheng Moshe-Bereng of the University of the Free State celebrates the institution's 25 years of excellence.

What’s in it for you?

Dr Nico Marais (Chair and co-founder, Carmel Wealth) and Dr Kevin Kneafsey (Adjunct Professor, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA USA) discuss the Total Portfolio Approach.

Four questions on investing in a geopolitically uncertain world

John Gilchrist, CIO at PSG Asset Management, writes that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has raised multiple concerns for South African investors.
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Celebrating Blue Chip’s 100th edition

Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, pays tribute to Blue Chip's 100th issue.

Corporate activism: Unlocking value beyond traditional investing

Investing is not always about finding the next great company; sometimes it is about recognising the value the market has yet to see, writes Odirile Sebolao, Fund Specialist at Curate Investments.

What matters most to investors during “permanent” volatility? 

Uncertainty is becoming the norm, say investors, as they adjust their strategies to navigate – and exploit – persistently higher volatility, writes Phil Robotham, Head of South Africa, Client Group, Schroders. 

Do inward-listed investments use your offshore allowance?

Kevin Swartz of Absa shares his thoughts on the difference between structured products classes.

Hennie du Plessis CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Hennie du Plessis CFP®, Principal Advisor, RiG Advisory Services, about his journey as a Financial Planner.
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