How to support your ageing parents financially
Financially preparing for ageing parents is an important responsibility that requires proactive planning and open communication, says Stian De Witt, CFP®, executive head of financial planning at NMG Benefits.
The future of retirement planning: two-pot system insights
According to Matthew Marrian, Chief Operating Officer at InvestSense, the preservation of retirement savings has become an increasingly pressing concern.
Consider paying off debt prior to retirement
Coming to the end of your working career requires a step up in terms of financial planning, says Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium.
A new horizon
The Three Piggy Bank system and the future of retirement planning in South Africa, Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth
Annuities: choose wisely
Financial advisors have the critical challenge of helping their clients convert retirement capital into an income stream to see them through their retirement years, says Dr Jeannie de Villiers-Strijdom, CFP®, Senior Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Business Management, Faculty Economic and Management Sciences, Stellenbosch University.
Retirement Planning – Round Table Discussion
Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with four of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on
retirement planning and guiding clients to financial independence.
Retirement coaching: adding value to your practice
When the prospect of full-time retirement looms, your clients will suddenly have many hours of free time to do all those things that they dreamed of during their working life., says Stephan le Roux, CFP®, Financial Planning Coach, Old Mutual Wealth
A comprehensive guide to retirement planning in South Africa
The concept of retirement has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Traditionally, it signified the end of an individual’s professional journey. However, in today’s dynamic economic climate, retirement is considered a new beginning, says Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth
A catalyst for positive change
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa is an association that represents and promotes the interests of the retirement industry in South Africa and across the continent to the ultimate benefit of the members of retirement funds. Blue Chip spoke to chairperson, Geraldine Fowler.
The fundamental need for health and behaviour modelling in retirement planning
Through this merging of technology and investment expertise, Cogence is not only the first truly global discretionary fund manager (DFM) in South Africa, but the first DFM globally to add a layer of personalised health and longevity insight to essentially map out every aspect of an individual’s financial plan, says Adrian Gore, CEO, Discovery
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Announcement of Finalists for the 2025 Financial Planner of the Year Award
We are delighted to announce the names of the three finalists for the most prestigious competition in the financial planning industry – The 2025 Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa Financial Planner of the Year Award.
South African equities: beyond the gloom
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Marching to the beat of a younger generation’s drum
The FPI has launched the YFPO, a member-led FPI community, to make professional financial planning available to all South Africans. The focus is to unite and inspire the younger (under 40-year-old) CFP® professionals.
What is a hedge fund?
Hedge funds employ investment strategies that aim to outperform in both rising and falling markets. This article is the first in a series of introductory articles on hedge funds, written by Rob Macdonald, an independent consultant, author and CFP® Professional.
Communication that feels relatable
Why emotional intelligence is a financial planner’s secret weapon. By Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director,
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