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Helen Macdonald states that the 2024 election results in South Africa were met with widespread optimism and showcased South Africa’s robust and innovative electoral and legal system. However, we should also view the 2024 Trump victory in the US as a red flag.
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The Mazi Global Equity team embraces a quality investment philosophy designed to tackle these challenges. Their approach ensures that only genuinely high-quality companies make the cut—those with low debt, sustainable cash flows, and high returns on invested capital.
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Zeldeen Müller, Founder and
CEO of AgendaWorx looks at how personal Secure AI Assistants can revolutionise financial advising by simplifying client interactions, streamlining operations, and offering instant, secure support, allowing advisors to focus on strategic growth while providing clients with peace of mind
Cutting out the noise
The FPI Harry Brews’ Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the financial planning profession through service to society, academia, training, government, media and any other professional activities. Blue Chip speaks to Bruce Whitfield, winner of the FPI Harry Brews’ Award, 2024.
Thinking out of the box
Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary
Practitioner, Kainos Wealth, encourages financial professionals to think outside the box with the technology revolution.
Lessons for financial planners from Nelson Mandela
Andrew Russell, author of 'The Leadership We Need: Lessons for Today from Nelson Mandela', discusses themes in Nelson Mandela's life and how they can assist financial planners in their business
The anatomy of a bubble: Are we in an AI bubble?
Stuart Copley, Head of Investment Process at Fundhouse, asks the question: are we in an AI bubble?
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional
Technological advancements will play a role in the employment markets, but perhaps not in the way predicted, writes Warren Ingram of Galileo Capital
How do you charge for investment advice?
Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services at Fundhouse, questions the standard industry practice of asset-based fees on the behalf of clients.
Curate Investments: The art of investing
Curate Investments is a new asset manager that opened in 2024 with a clear mission: to find the best people to look after its clients’ money and provide clients with access to top-tier global expertise, whatever their investment goals. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Ray Mhere.
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AI is a force multiplier
Make sure you're multiplying the right things, writes Johan Vosloo, CEO, Headspace Technologies.
AI: levelling the playing field
It is no secret that small FSPs are operating in an increasingly demanding environment writes Theoniel McDonald, CFP®, Chair: FIA Financial Planning Executive Committee and Head of Financial Planning, Carmel Wealth and Wealth Associates.
Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa leadership changes
The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) has announced a change in leadership that will take effect from 1 January 2027.
Conversation as technology and how it influences outcomes
In an age of AI and technological breakthroughs, the most powerful tool in financial planning may still be humanity’s oldest: conversation. Discover why listening, empathy and meaningful dialogue are essential to building client trust and delivering better advice. By Rob Macdonald.
The hidden drivers of estate conflict
Some of the most emotionally complex conversations planners deal with happen after a client dies, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.




















