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Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth

Cryptocurrency’s evolution

The cryptocurrency market’s journey underscores its transition from a speculative novelty to a complex financial ecosystem, writes Kobus Kleyn of Kainos Wealth.

It is the team that wins the tournament

According to Darren Burns from Graviton, if a financial advisor isn’t acting as a financial coach for their clients, what other role do they play?
Diversifying personal share portfolios in a growing $12-trillion global ETF opportunity

Diversifying personal share portfolios in a growing $12-trillion global ETF opportunity

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are innovative investment vehicles that have gained significant traction amidst high US interest rates an devolving market conditions, writes Michelle Noth.
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Where to tech, and when to human

Technology is transforming the financial advice industry and the financial planning profession, writes Francois du Toit, Founder of PROpulsion.
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Enhancing client well-being through holistic planning

Kim Potgieter CFP®, Director at Chartered Wealth Solutions, discusses ways that planners can adequately equip their clients for a life that is financially and mentally healthy.
The Crue Invest team with the award.

Practice makes perfect

Blue Chip caught up with managing director and co-founder, Craig and Sue Torr, winners of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa’s (FPI) 2023 Approved Professional Practice of the Year Award. Crue Invest, founded in 2004, provides expert advice on all aspects of financial planning.
Sarah Love, CFP®, FPSA®, TEP, Fiduciary Practitioner, Private Client Trust

Who do you trust with your digital information?

Who do you trust to access your digital information, if something happens to you? A question posed by Sarah Love, CFP®, FPSA®, TEP, Fiduciary Practitioner at Private Client Trust.
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Financial planner as Choice Architect

Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse, introduces the financial planner as choice architect as planners help clients take ownership of their choices.
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Tomorrow is here

The CEO of Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa shares FPI’s latest news.
Varsha Vala, Principal Officer: Medihelp Medical Scheme, Medihelp

Medihelp is deeply invested in members’ health

According to Varsha Vala, empathy is the cornerstone of Medihelp’s human-centred design philosophy, driving the creation of personalized, emotionally resonant insurance solutions that cater to the evolving needs and values of their members.
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Reflections on my first year as the FPI chairperson

Leading with purpose in a changing profession. By Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, FPI Chairperson.

Do I really need a will? Some questions answered

National Wills Week takes place from 14–18 September 2026. It is a useful reminder to deal with something many of us put off: recording what should happen to our estate when we die.

FPi announces 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year finalists

Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited (PPS), Momentum Metropolitan Limited (Momentum) and Alexforbes Financial Planning Consultants have been recognised for advancing professional financial planning through active partnership.

Building the future of financial planning

Despite the value of advice, many South Africans still do not have access to professional financial planning, writes Katlego Mei, CFP®, Financial Planner, Galileo Capital.

Jean van Biljon, PGDip (FinPlan) | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Jean van Biljon, PGDip (FinPlan), Authorised Principal, Jenwil BlueStar, about his journey as a Financial Planner.
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