A tale of two grocers
From the perspective of shareholders, Pick n Pay has been a significant disappointment, while Shoprite has proven to be a resounding success. What factors contributed to these vastly different outcomes? Were there any early indicators? Paul Whitburn and Wilhelm Hertzog of Rozendal Partners delve into the contrasting fortunes of these two grocery chains to explore the reasons behind their respective achievements or failures.
Solving the practice management puzzle in 2025
Anton Swanepoel, fonder of Trusted Advisors, is giving away complimentary copies of "Practice Management, the ultimate leadership blueprint for FSPs'. A book that provides insights that will help you in your strategic planning and decision-making processes in 2025 and beyond. Download your copy on Blue Chip Digital today.
Transforming the private equity landscape
Altvest Capital is a local investment platform committed to democratising access to alternative investments,
primarily in high-growth sectors. Blue Chip caught up with Founder, Warren Wheatley.
Empowering independent financial advisors for sustainable growth
The Association for Savings and Investments is proud to announce the launch of their next IFA Development Programme, kicking off in March 2025. Find out how to apply.
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 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™.
The ABSIP Retail Symposium
The ABSIP Retail Symposium – a joint venture with The Collaborative Exchange, SA’s leading research, consulting and event management business, was held at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton on the 7th November.
ACOF interim financials released
Altvest Capital is proud to announce the inaugural release of the Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF) Interim Financials, since listing on the JSE.
The ebb and flow of more caught than taught
Meet the 2024/25 FPI Financial Planner of the Year winner: Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP®. Blue Chip speaks to him about his goal of helping the sector become more inclusive, vibrant and greater in number.
It starts with me
Award-winning financial expert, Nonhlanhla Nxele, CFP®, is the founder and CEO of Esteemed Financial Solutions and Esteemed Learning Academy. Her career started 16 years ago, and this year she is the winner of the FPI It Starts with Me Award. Blue Chip caught up with her.
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Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact in 2025
The Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF), a specialist SME-focused private credit fund managed by Altvest Capital, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2025, marking a breakthrough year in its mission to democratise access to capital and drive inclusive economic growth across South Africa.
A home for independent financial planners
There is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying while product-driven consolidators buy up small, independent financial planning businesses to bulk up their product factories, where profits are juicy, and scale is possible.
Pioneer in the DFM space
PortfolioMetrix was one of the first DFM firms in South Africa. Brandon Zietsman tells us more about their current offering.
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