Financial Planning

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 quarterly journal.

CPD: a cornerstone of excellence in financial planning

In the dynamic and highly regulated world of financial planning, Continuing Professional Development is not just a compliance requirement – it is a professional imperative. By Nici Macdonald, CFP®, Head of Certification and Standards, FPI

Advisor Intelligence enhanced by Artificial Intelligence

AI is not a fleeting trend. It is a practical reality shaping our profession now and will continue doing so for decades to come. By Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth.

Making the loss of a loved one easier

Capital Legacy's comprehensive solution goes beyond drafting and safely storing your will at no cost, it also removes the burden of estate estate administration costs. Blue Chip speaks to CEO Craig Harding.
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Securing a legacy

According to Gareth Lange, Wealth Manager at Private Client Holdings, the need for a comprehensive and up-to-date estate plan cannot be overstated.

Financial planners answer a few key questions

Ever wondered how others in the profession think, what their perspectives are or how they charge clients? Blue Chip speaks to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS® and gives you the inside scoop.
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Making succession planning a success

Succession planning remains a top priority for advisors everywhere. Florbela Yates, head of Equilibrium, discusses their approach, which begins with ensuring the advisor's investment offering is clean and scalable.

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.

New issue 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) and publishes contributions from FPI and other leading industry figures, covering all aspects of the financial planning industry.
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Retirement savings: Realising the power of women’s financial independence

Momentum Financial Planning delves into the unique financial challenges women face and the proactive steps they can take to secure their future.

AI and the future of financial planning: how it’s revolutionising the profession

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept on the horizon – it’s here and it’s rapidly transforming the way financial planners serve clients, manage practices and evolve their own professional capabilities. By Dante De Gori, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board.
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The 2026 guide to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Managers in South Africa

The 2026 Blue Chip Hedge Fund Guide is the second edition of a special annual supplement designed to provide useful information to the South African financial planning community on these investment vehicles.

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