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The power of client segmentation: a key to growing your financial planning...

By effectively segmenting our client base, we can offer personalised services, improve communication and build stronger relationships. In turn, this leads to better outcomes...

Crypto assets: an evolving landscape

This is the second part in a series of articles to provide readers with a more holistic understanding of crypto assets and the current...
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Artificial intelligence

The time to act is now. AI is here. Advisors who delay integrating AI into their practice will be left behind in an increasingly automated world. By mastering your natural intelligence and embracing AI, you will secure your personal and professional future, writes Dr Roddy Carter, Physician, Performance Scientist, Master Coach, Corporate Leader and Author.
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Enhancing client relationships through strategic touchpoints

Francois du Toit, the Founder of PROpulsion shares how to make your client relationships better by being deliberate in how you talk to them, using technology smartly and some simple tips.

How employee benefit firms use AI to beat the competition

Zeldeen Müller, CEO of inSite Connect and creator of AgendaWorx, presents several case studies demonstrating how employee benefit firms are utilizing AI to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide outstanding service to their clients.
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The risks and rewards of using AI in financial planning

Lionel Dartnell outlines the risks of AI in financial planning where families and individual money is directly at risk.
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Tired of playing broken telephone?

Tim Slatter from Slatter Communications emphasises that as we advance into the digital era, the clarity of our online communication should mirror our dedication to those we serve.
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Unbelievable savings: discover the true low cost of AI

Zeldeen Müller, CEO of AgendaWorx, encourages business owners to embrace AI because of the surprising cost saving benefits.
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Crypto assets: an evolving landscape

This is the first part of a series of articles in which Hildegard Lombard, consultant and Founder of Luculent Consulting, attempts to provide readers with a more holistic understanding of crypto assets and the current South African regulatory framework.
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AI: an approach that will power change in almost every industry

Chris Willis, a Research Analyst at Melville Douglas, states that although artificial intelligence (AI) has long been a prominent topic, it seemed distant to many until it became widely accessible in 2023.
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VISION 2030

Blue Chip speaks to the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa’s CEO, Lelané Bezuidenhout, about winning the FPSB 2025 Noel Maye Award for outstanding contributions to the profession as well as the FPI’s new Vision 2030 strategy.

Protecting independent financial advice

The Financial Intermediaries Association of South Africa’s primary purpose is to guard, develop, promote and represent professional advisory and intermediary businesses in the financial services industry. Blue Chip speaks to Lizelle van der Merwe, CEO of the FIA.

The Intelligent Adviser’s Playbook: PROpulsion hosts 2026 Practice Management Conference

A practical virtual conference for financial planning businesses that want to run smarter operations, without adding unnecessary risk or complexity.

PROpulsion Practice Management Conference 2026

The 2026 PROpulsion Practice Management Conference focuses on how advisers and their teams can use intelligent tools, including AI, in practical, defensible ways that improve efficiency, consistency, and client experience.

When clients ask if they have done enough

Kobus Kleyn (CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth) writes about understanding vulnerability in financial advice.
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