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Reaching all Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) as well as other selected members of the Financial Planning Institute (FPI), Blue Chip provides high-quality editorial coverage from industry thought leaders on key topics of interest to financial planners.

The Investment Think Tank

Focused on bringing a diverse array of fund managers to the outlying areas of South Africa, The Investment Think Tank is a must-attend event for financial advisors advising clients on their asset allocation and investment management selections.

IRFA 2026 Conference

The IRFA 2026 Conference will address the dual transformation facing African retirement funds: navigating a fundamentally changed global order while meeting dramatically evolved member expectations.

2026 FPI Professional’s Convention

Join us in Cape Town on 07 – 08 October 2026 for two days of powerful learning, professional connection, and forward-thinking insights.
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When it comes to performance hedge funds are not all made equal

Hedge fund performance has been favourably comparable to long-only investment strategies. This undoubtedly has helped with the increased investment in Retail Investor Hedge Funds.

COFI: A strategic reset for financial advice

The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill is umbrella legislation designed to consolidate market conduct provisions from more than a dozen existing financial sector laws, writes Adriaan Combrink, Junior Client Portfolio Manager, Equilibrium.

Retail Investor Hedge Funds come of age

This article considers FSCA’s efforts to “democratise” hedge funds and how they are showing signs of success as retail funds gain increasing traction.

Discretionary Fund Manager (DFM) listings 2026

The listings of Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) as sourced by researchers working on the 2026 Blue Chip DFM Guide.

Optimum Investment Group (OIG)

Optimum Investment Group (OIG) is a boutique asset manager headquartered in South Africa, committed to “growing wealth for a prosperous tomorrow”.
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