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The art of the long game

Why avoiding “landmines” is the ultimate investment strategy. By Stonehage Fleming.

Family Wealth Approved as an FPi Approved Professional Practice™

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPi) is proud to welcome and congratulate Foundation Family Wealth on being approved as an FPi Approved Professional Practice™.

Decomposing fixed income returns

South African bonds have been on a generational run. But where did these returns come from, and were they the result of luck or skill? By Michael Badenhorst, Chief Investment Officer, Independent Investment Solutions

Quality’s cul-de-sac: when great businesses move together

Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.

Following in the footsteps of excellence

Financial Planner of the Year 2025/26, Nicola Langridge, CFP®, says that some of her most rewarding moments have come from engaging with other planners, challenging ideas, hearing different perspectives and exchanging practical experiences.

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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Stewards Inc. begin trading on Nasdaq Capital Market under symbol “SWRD”

Stewards Investment Capital affiliate in USA, Stewards Inc. (OTCID: SWRD) announced in September that it has received approval from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

US midterms: what will the outcome mean for US assets and the dollar?  

Schroders looks at how outcomes might impact US debt and thus the markets’ response to US assets and the dollar. 

For retirement, it’s about the return you need

One of the biggest fears retirees face is outliving their savings, writes Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Investments.

Arista Networks: Connecting AI Infrastructure 

Why the world's largest AI and cloud companies rely on Arista to keep their networks running. By Devon Smithers, global equity analyst at Mazi Asset Management.

It’s all in the “why”

Momentum Financial Planning’s Life Risk & Fiduciary Management team helps advisers turn real protection needs into conversations clients understand and act on. Blue Chip speaks to Life Risk & Fiduciary Manager, Walter Combrink.
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