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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.

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.

Jenwil BlueStar Awarded FPI Approved Professional Practice™ Status

Jenwil BlueStar’s FPI accreditation recognises its commitment to ethical, client-focused financial planning, professional excellence and trusted long-term advice.

Responsible Investing and Investment Merit

WEBINAR: How integrating sustainability into investment decision-making is a crucial part of building resilient client portfolios.

How to become a financial advisor in South Africa

The route to becoming a financial advisor in South Africa is typically a mix of formal study, on-the-job training and obtaining the required regulatory qualifications. If you are certain financial planning is your future career, read on.
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 Arista Networks: Connecting AI Infrastructure 

Why the world's largest AI and cloud companies rely on Arista to keep their networks running. By Devon Smithers, global equity analyst at Mazi Asset Management.

It’s all in the “why”

Momentum Financial Planning’s Life Risk & Fiduciary Management team helps advisers turn real protection needs into conversations clients understand and act on. Blue Chip speaks to Life Risk & Fiduciary Manager, Walter Combrink.

The art of the long game

Why avoiding “landmines” is the ultimate investment strategy. By Stonehage Fleming.

Family Wealth Approved as an FPi Approved Professional Practice™

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPi) is proud to welcome and congratulate Foundation Family Wealth on being approved as an FPi Approved Professional Practice™.

Decomposing fixed income returns

South African bonds have been on a generational run. But where did these returns come from, and were they the result of luck or skill? By Michael Badenhorst, Chief Investment Officer, Independent Investment Solutions
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