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.
Profiling the financial planner
Blue Chip speaks to Katlego Mei, financial planner at Galileo Capital, about the profession of financial planning.
Research and transparency reigns supreme
Marius van der Merwe, a founding member and CEO of Amity Investment Solutions, explains the company's unique approach as a DFM.
Innovative Wealth Management
Blue Chip interviews Nevathee Moodley, Director of STK Advisory Connect, a female- and black-owned business that provides a support service to financial planning businesses primarily around the use of technology.
The July 2020 edition 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), effective from the January 2020 edition.
Blue Chip – the quarterly journal for the financial planning industry
Blue Chip, the official publication of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa NPC (FPI), carries contributions from FPI and other leading industry figures, covering all aspects of the financial planning industry.
Breaking the mould
Nthabiseng Maidi is integrating business advisory and wealth management services – and extending transformation in the process.
Encouraging women to invest more
Q&A with Sonja Saunderson, Chief Investment Officer at Momentum Investments.
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The Crème de la Crème – meet our three finalists
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As financial advisers, helping clients navigate retirement planning is one of the most impactful roles they play. Fareeya Adam, CEO of structured products and annuities at Momentum Wealth, believes there is a better way for clients to plan and structure their finances when they retire by ensuring a sustainable income and blending the need for certainty and flexibility.
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