What the Global AI in Financial Planning report really tells us
The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) recently released its global research report on how AI is being adopted in the financial planning profession.
It’s time for COFI
The Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, expected to be tabled in parliament early in 2026 and promulgated soon thereafter, introduces a fundamentally different approach to legislation – one that brings inevitable disruption. Blue Chip speaks to Trusted Advisors founder, Anton Swanepoel, and FPI CEO, Lelané Bezuidenhout.
New issue of Blue Chip journal now available!
Blue Chip is a quarterly journal for the financial planning industry and is the official publication of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa NPC (FPI) and publishes contributions from FPI and other leading industry figures, covering all aspects of the financial planning industry.
From regulation to opportunity: Turning AML compliance into a value-added service
GloRep shares a new perspective on compliance by discussing how they are turning AML compliance into a value-added service.
FICA in the era of deepfake and AI-driven fraud
AI-powered scams are rapidly reshaping the fraud landscape, exposing new vulnerabilities within financial systems and eroding public trust in digital communication, writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks
Building a financially sustainable practice
Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult, states that there is lots of talk about different fee models for financial advisors.
Mapping your advice process: the most important thing you can do...
Wealth Associates recently undertook the task of mapping their advice process, and if there’s one thing they learned, it has unlocked significant opportunities to improve client experiences, writes Theoniel McDonald
Preparing the Next Gen heirs for the complexities of managing the...
Stonehage Fleming addresses an often-asked quesion by families grappling with how to go about succession planning: When should we start preparing the Next Gen heirs for the complexities of managing the family fortune, and how should we go about it?
Succession planning for independent financial advisors in South Africa
Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice in South Africa, writes Péru du Toit Founder, IPSE Tech Law Services
Forged by fire: where futures take flight
Gareth Collier, CFP®, one of the 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Award runners-up, recently opened his own financial planning practice, Firecrest Modern Capital. Blue Chip spoke to Collier about the intricacies of this inception.
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Siyasanga Kashe is a force for change in South Africa’s employee benefits landscape. As executive for member solutions at Momentum Corporate, she brings both strategic insight and heartfelt commitment to making financial wellness accessible to all.
UJ joins the CPD landscape with a dynamic Masterclass series
University of Johannesburg lecturer Amira Asvat (CFP®) shares an update on the university's dynamic new Masterclass series.
Learnings from the field: IFA mergers and acquisitions
Kathryn van Dongen (Group COO, Carmel Wealth) shares what she has learned about IFA mergers and acquisitions through her work with top IFA practices.
From wealth to wellbeing: helping clients thrive, not just survive
Behavioural science has shown that an individual's relationship with money is surprisingly complex, writes Marius van der Merwe, CEO, Amity Investment Solutions.
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