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.

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Five ways a financial adviser can help you on your journey...

As we embark on Savings Month, it's crucial to consider the role of sound financial planning in achieving our goals, says Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice.
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The Two-Pot System will change the future of how we all...

South Africa is on the brink of a retirement crisis, with only 6% of the population prepared for a comfortable retirement. Starting September 1, 2024, the Two-Pot System will change retirement planning by allowing flexible access to savings.
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Terence Tobin, CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Terence Tobin, CFP®, Director at Rich Ideas Group, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
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Here’s why business owners should work with independent financial advisers

Stian De Witt from NMG Benefits explains why business owners should consider using an independent financial advisor instead of a ‘tied agent’.
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Financial advice – the career of choice for young professionals and...

Aubrey Faba, Channel Director at Momentum Financial Planning, highlights the rising appeal of careers in financial advice for this new generation. Known as the "slasher generation" for juggling multiple roles, these young professionals can find meaningful and financially rewarding opportunities as financial advisers.
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The ethical treatment of clients

Despite an ongoing emphasis on ethics training for financial services providers (FSPs) and the importance of getting ethics CPD points regularly, the financial planning profession seems never far from a fresh controversy, writes Rob Macdonald, Fundhouse.
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The true value of advice

Investors who collaborate with qualified financial advisers significantly improve their chances of reaching their financial goals writes Edward Semenya, Senior Investment Specialist at Alexforbes.
Gareth Collier, CFP®, Director at Crue Invest

Gareth Collier, CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Gareth Collier, CFP®, Director at Crue Invest, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
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Removing the jargon from your investment goals

Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium, discusses the robustness of South Africa’s financial investment protections, covering the risks and defenses linked to banks, insurance firms, and unit trusts, and the role of LISPs in controlling and securing investments.
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Life after work

Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®, WealthUp, presents a 3 step framework to assist your clients during life transitions like retirement.
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The PROpulsion Ascend Summit 2025 is back – a high-energy virtual event designed for financial planners, advisers, and professionals across the advice industry who want to prepare their businesses for the future.
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FPI launches Education and Training Trust: Investing in the future of financial planning 

With the support of members, corporate partners, and friends of the profession, the Trust will grow the financial planning pipeline, advance transformation, and ensure that all South Africans — regardless of background — have access to trusted, competent financial planning professionals. 

Records tumble in best year yet for South Africa’s hedge fund industry

South Africa’s hedge fund industry had its best year yet in 2024, with assets under management (AUM) reaching a new all-time high of R152.7 billion, according to the 2024 Novare Hedge Fund Survey.

Communication that feels relatable

Why emotional intelligence is a financial planner’s secret weapon.

Quantum leap: how quantum computers are rewriting the rules of tech

The growing demands of AI, data science and global complexity are pushing classical computing to its limits. In response, quantum computing is emerging – a breakthrough as transformative as the telescope was to the naked eye when trying to map the universe. In this article, we focus on the development of quantum computing and explore the impact it can have across industries.
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