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AI and the future of financial planning: how it’s revolutionising the profession

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept on the horizon – it’s here and it’s rapidly transforming the way financial planners serve clients, manage practices and evolve their own professional capabilities. By Dante De Gori, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board.

Profiling the financial planner

Blue Chip speaks to Katlego Mei, financial planner at Galileo Capital, about the profession of financial planning.

Why medical aid alone is not enough

Understanding limitations related to a client’s existing cover allows brokers to recommend suitable gap cover products that address specific shortfalls.
Danie van den Bergh, Head of Acquisitions: Momentum Advice

Anchored in advice

Danie van den Bergh, head of acquisitions, Momentum Financial Planning, says it is important that FAs work with providers who offer the necessary support so they can focus on doing what they do best – advise.

ESG: the heartbeat of responsible advice

Financial freedom is not just a goal – financial freedom is a journey, writes Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Kainos Wealth. ESG ensures that this journey is not only profitable, but purposeful.

Second surge of savings pot withdrawals

While the savings pot offers members flexibility to manage financial emergencies, Alexforbes urges retirement fund members to carefully assess the long-term consequences of such withdrawals.
Andrew Padoa, Portfolio Manager, Sasfin Wealth

Unlocking success: The power of process in sports and investing

According to Andrew Padoa, Portfolio Manager at Sasfin Wealth, a well-defined and repeatable process is one of the keys to success for achieving superior outcomes in both sports and investing.
Fundiswa Pikashe, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking

Leading the way to pan-Africanism

Absa Index and Structured Solutions sits within Global Markets in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa and is fundamental in the group’s objective of being a leading pan-African bank. Blue Chip caught up with Fundi Pikashe, CFP®, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa.
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Socially responsible investment: a lifeline, not a passing trend

According to David Le Page, Director, Fossil Free South Africa, if you are a truly conscientious financial advisor, there’s a vital conversation that you should be having with your clients: climate change.
Corinne da Silva, CFP®, Business Development Manager, Jigsaw Financial Services

The future of group risk: why a consultative approach is key...

According to Corinne da Silva, CFP®, Business Development Manager at Jigsaw Financial Services, advisors play a crucial role in guiding employers and employees through their options, ensuring risk benefits are structured effectively and members understand their cover.
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JD Jacobs, RFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to JD Jacobs, RFP®, Registered Financial Practitioner at Old Mutual in Upington, about his journey as a Financial Planner.

How and why a financial planner should incorporate structured products into an investment plan

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion on structured products with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals.

Palesa Dube, Centillion Wealth Advisory

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion on structured products with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals.

Kevin Swartz, Absa Group

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion on structured products with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals.

EXCLUSIVE: Latest Round Table – Structured Products

Join us for an exclusive round table discussion on structured products with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals.
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