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Blue Chip is a Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa-approved Continuous Professional Development (CPD) provider, allowing members of the FPI to earn CPD points through the journal.

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With the support of members, corporate partners, and friends of the profession, the Trust will grow the financial planning pipeline, advance transformation, and ensure that all South Africans — regardless of background — have access to trusted, competent financial planning professionals. 

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. Jodrey Rossouw, Core Wealth Advisory Services and Chair, YFPO, FPI, says the focus is to unite and inspire the younger (under 40-year-old) CFP® professionals.

CPD: a cornerstone of excellence in financial planning

In the dynamic and highly regulated world of financial planning, Continuing Professional Development is not just a compliance requirement – it is a professional imperative. By Nici Macdonald, CFP®, Head of Certification and Standards, FPI

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.
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A major milestone in the evolution of professional certification in financial...

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first CFP® Capstone and Financial Plan assessment, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of professional certification in financial planning.
Bruce Whitfield, Winner of the FPI Harry Brews’ Award, 2024.

Cutting out the noise

The FPI Harry Brews’ Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the financial planning profession through service to society, academia, training, government, media and any other professional activities. Blue Chip speaks to Bruce Whitfield, winner of the FPI Harry Brews’ Award, 2024.
Kirsty Scully, Board Chairperson of the FPI

I am because of others

Kirsty Scully, board chairperson of the FPI, has been elected to serve as chairperson of the FPSB Council. The FPSB is the standards-setting body for the global financial planning profession. Its mission is to manage worldwide professional standards in the industry represented by the CFP® mark.
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FPI surpasses 5,000 CFP® professionals, marking a historic milestone

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announces a significant milestone in its history: as of 31 December 2024, FPI has surpassed 5,000...
Consolidated Wealth Group

Consolidated Wealth becomes an FPI approved professional practice™

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is proud to welcome and congratulate Consolidated Wealth (Pty) Ltd on being approved as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™.
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