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 took place from 14–18 September 2026. It was 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.
When the dream becomes bigger than the award
“Success is never owned. It is rented. And the rent is due every day,” writes Wouter Fourie, CEO, Ascor Independent Wealth Managers.
Regulators in action: Strengthening consumer protection together
With so many financial products and services available, it is important for consumers to know their rights and where to turn when they have a problem.
Celebrating Blue Chip’s 100th edition
Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO,
Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, pays tribute to Blue Chip's 100th issue.
FPi announces 2026 Financial Planner of the Year finalists
South Africa’s leading financial planning professionals to be recognised at 2026 FPi Professional's Convention.
Building better futures
Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP® and CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, shares the FPI’s latest news.
FPI and Financial Advice New Zealand form international partnership to strengthen...
The FPI and Financial Advice New Zealand have signed a five-year partnership to advance professional standards, share expertise and strengthen financial planning across both regions.
RiG Advisory Services Achieves FPI Approved Professional Practice™ Status
FPI congratulates RiG Advisory Services on achieving FPI Approved Professional Practice™ status, joining an elite group of around 23 accredited practices nationwide.
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Some of the most emotionally complex conversations planners deal with happen after a client dies, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.
FPi Professionals Convention 2026 puts people, leadership and client outcomes at the heart of...
The FPi Professionals Convention 2026 opened on 7 October with a celebration of World Financial Planning Day, as delegates waved South African flags and joined in the message, “Live your today. Plan your tomorrow.”
From financial planning to financial coaching
Sharon Moller, Financial Coaching Specialist at Old Mutual Wealth, writes on the next evolution of advice.
Treasury tightens tax net
For years National Treasury has been talking about tightening the rules around Section 42 of the Income Tax Act, which has offered a highly effective mechanism for investors sitting with large, concentrated positions in listed shares. By Mark MacSymon, CFP®, Wealth Manager,
Private Client Holdings.
COFI Bill set to reshape financial advice industry
Risk management moves to the centre of customer outcomes, writes Keith Peter, Advice Manager, Old Mutual Personal Finance.


















