Quality’s cul-de-sac: when great businesses move together
Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.
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.
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.
Pension Fund Adjudicator signals tougher approach on unpaid contributions
The Pension Fund Adjudicator has signalled the adoption of a tougher approach to employers who fail to pay retirement fund contributions to funds on behalf of their employees.
Seven financial planning lessons from Leaderex 2026
Financial planning goes beyond saving and investing. At Leaderex 2026, FPI MyMoney123 speakers shared practical insights on protecting wealth, investing wisely and planning for the future.
Is your financial plan written for the woman you used to...
The woman you are today has different priorities, responsibilities and ambitions. Your money strategy should reflect that, writes Laetitia Olivier, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning.
The vital cog in development
David Venter (Head of School, Milpark School of Financial Services) shares his insights into leadership and management.
The insurance gap isn’t a market problem. It’s a human one
Liberty’s Roundtable Discussion: how behavioural blind spots, not financial complexity, are driving the world’s largest protection gaps.
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.
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Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa leadership changes
The Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) has announced a change in leadership that will take effect from 1 January 2027.
Conversation as technology and how it influences outcomes
In an age of AI and technological breakthroughs, the most powerful tool in financial planning may still be humanity’s oldest: conversation. Discover why listening, empathy and meaningful dialogue are essential to building client trust and delivering better advice. By Rob Macdonald.
The hidden drivers of estate conflict
Some of the most emotionally complex conversations planners deal with happen after a client dies, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.




















