Redefining wealth: Financial planning for young African professionals in South Africa
With the rise of black financial advisors who understand the cultural context behind money decisions, financial planning is becoming more inclusive, relevant, and empowering, writes Thembekile Moyo, Partner Relations Team Lead, SA at PortfolioMetrix.
Trump 2.0
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant, encourages financial planners to focus on their Circle of Control. The more you have planned your communication and implemented it consistently, the more likely you will influence client behaviour.
Don’t die in an awkward position
Capital Legacy stresses the importance of South Africans having a will regardless of age through their latest awareness campaign: "Don't die in an awkward position. Don't die without a will.".
MitonOptimal South Africa
For over 25 years, Cape Town-based MitonOptimal has established enduring partnerships with advisors by emphasising innovation, adaptability and a steadfast client-centric approach.
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.
Forged by fire: where futures take flight
Gareth Collier, CFP®, one of the 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Award runners-up, recently opened his own financial planning practice, Firecrest Modern Capital. Blue Chip spoke to Collier about the intricacies of this inception.
Altvest Capital reports robust FY2025 growth: asset expansion, strategic investments, and...
Altvest Capital reports strong FY2025 results driven by asset growth and investment performance
Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact...
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 Coaching Way of Being
Blue Chip explores the role of coaching in unlocking financial potential. Behavioural coaching expert, Rob Macdonald, unpacks what it is and why it is important to the work of a financial planner.
The succession plan dilemma for financial advisors
Marc Wiese, Managing Director at Warwick Wealth's explores key challenges and solutions for a seamless transition.
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Anatomy of an ‘almost’ bubble
Jo Marshall, Head of Marketing at Schroders, examines the impact of big tech and AI on the investment landscape and considers how a market bubble could affect investment portfolios.
Investment platforms: powering advice, enabling better client outcomes
Hymne Landman, CEO at Momentum Wealth, discusses the importance of the human element in providing clients with the best financial advice and planning.
Meet the FPI Financial Planner of the Year
Established in 2000, the FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award is highly coveted and recognises outstanding achievement in the field and practice of financial planning. In 2025, the award went to Nicola Langridge, CFP®, wealth manager at Private Client Holdings. Blue Chip caught up with her.
Causeway Securities
Founded in 2016, Causeway Securities is a global independent securities brokerage headquartered in Belfast, with offices in London and New York.
IRFA 2026 Conference
The IRFA 2026 Conference will address the dual transformation facing African retirement funds: navigating a fundamentally changed global order while meeting dramatically evolved member expectations.
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