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.
The rand’s remarkable recovery
Rashaad Tayob (Portfolio manager, Foord Asset Management) shares insight about the state of the rand.
Are private capital markets “risky” investments?
Despite the private capital industry’s proven track record, many investors still view private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) as risky investments.
Rethinking retirement
South Africa’s Two-Pot retirement system has opened up a lot of options for consumers and responsibilities for employers, writes Niki Giles, head of strategy at Prescient Fund Services
The future of healthcare financing
South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under
the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty, writes James White, Director,
Sales and Marketing, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.
The UFS School of Financial Planning Law celebrates 25 years of...
The School of Financial Planning Law (SFPL) in the Faculty of Law at the UFS prides itself on its qualities of excellence and integrity in providing holistic financial planning education since 2001.
Is your DFM truly independent?Here’s how to tell
Few words carry as much complexity as independence. It is often accepted at face value. So, what does independence really mean in practice – and how should advisors assess it?
Excellence is intentional: The 2025/2026 FPI Approved Professional Practice of the...
In a year defined by rising expectations in the profession, Ascor Independent Wealth Managers emerged as a benchmark for what true excellence is. Awarded the 2025/2026 FPI Approved Professional Practice of the Year, the firm stands out for technical mastery and its philosophy rooted in ethics, independence and purpose-driven client service. Blue Chip caught up with the team.
I asked three AIs the same retirement questions
Zeldeen Müller, CFP®, CEO, inSite Connect and Creator of AgendaWorx.com, put AI to the test with some key retirement investment questions. Here’s what happened…
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When equal is not the same: Planning a legacy for a global family
When investors think about offshore investing, the conversation often begins with asset allocation, fund selection and portfolio performance. However, the structures used to hold those investments can be just as important, writes Marius Cilliers, regional manager at Momentum Wealth International.
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.
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