2026 Jun/Jul/Aug

From prime to repo: a cleaner benchmark for a lower-rate South Africa

Most people know their loan is priced at “prime plus or minus a percentage”. But what exactly is prime, asks Razeen Dinath of Fundhouse?

Education is everything

The ImfundoHub is a digital education platform that delivers low-bandwidth, CAPS-aligned learning support to South African learners through WhatsApp. Blue Chip speaks to the founder, Dr Vashna Jagarnath.

Adapting Financial Planning Education for a Changing Financial World

Financial planning in 2026 is being reshaped by rapid technological innovation, evolving regulation, and increasingly sophisticated client expectations. The profession now demands far more than product knowledge, writes Mary-Ann Ebigo, CFP®, University of Johannesburg.

Evolving momentum in today’s world of work

Momentum Corporate’s refreshed brand campaign reflects how the world of work and the needs of employers and employees have evolved. Blue Chip speaks to Dumo Mbethe, CEO of Momentum Corporate and executive director of Momentum Group.

Fostering a formidable firm: the momentum effect of employee benefits

Momentum Corporate’s FundsAtWork reached R100-billion in assets under management in 2025, yet its mission to serve a diverse membership remains constant. As the organisations grows, its delivery methods must adapt, since scale magnifies the effects of all decisions. Momentum Corporate’s leaders outline its employee benefits that drive success.

From hero advisors to professional systems

How Consolidated Wealth Group is making advice quality repeatable.
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

What is the real value of human financial planners?

AI can handle the numbers, but can it replicate the human relationship, asks independent consultant Rob Macdonald?

Tuning out global noise

Warren Buys, CFP®, CFA®, Senior Wealth Manager and Investment Committee Member, Private Client Holdings, shares his insight into global market conditions.
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The right expertise makes all the difference

How experience, fresh thinking and sophisticated investment tools come together to build portfolios designed for long-term outcomes. By Craig Pheiffer, Chief Investment Strategist, Otto1890.

Regulators in action: Strengthening consumer protection together

With so many financial products and services available, it is important for consumers to know their rights and where to turn when they have a problem.

Pension Fund Adjudicator signals tougher approach on unpaid contributions

The Pension Fund Adjudicator has signalled the adoption of a tougher approach to employers who fail to pay retirement fund contributions to funds on behalf of their employees.

Sasfin Wealth is now Otto1890

IFAs are the backbone of independent advice in this country, and Otto1890 sees itself as their institutional partner. Otto1890 brings execution, custody scale and global investment capability across asset classes and an open architecture. Blue Chip speaks to Flynn Robson, director and head of private clients, Otto1890.

Seven financial planning lessons from Leaderex 2026

Financial planning goes beyond saving and investing. At Leaderex 2026, FPI MyMoney123 speakers shared practical insights on protecting wealth, investing wisely and planning for the future.
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