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.

Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

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.
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How having a bias affects your potential returns as an investor

According to Florbela Yates, Head of Equilibrium in the Momentum Metropolitan group, lack of diversification and irrational biases affect returns and investors’ long-term investment amounts.
Mapping your advice process

Mapping your advice process: the most important thing you can do...

Wealth Associates recently undertook the task of mapping their advice process, and if there’s one thing they learned, it has unlocked significant opportunities to improve client experiences, writes Theoniel McDonald
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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.".
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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.
Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®

Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa announces new board chair

At its Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) announced the appointment of Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, as the new Chairperson of the Board — signifying a seamless and strategic shift in leadership within the organisation.
Fikile Mbhokota, CEO, Satrix

ETF evolution: global and South African trends driving the future of index...

According to Fikile Mbhokota, CEO at Satrix, the ETF market is evolving at an unprecedented pace, reshaping global investment landscapes.
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Succession planning for independent financial advisors in South Africa

Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice in South Africa, writes Péru du Toit Founder, IPSE Tech Law Services
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The hidden complexities of trust beneficial ownership compliance

According to Sandile Khumalo,LLM (Unisa), FPSA®, GTP(SA), Fiduciary Practitioner, Lex24, financial advisors frequently recommend the use of trusts as an estate planning tool and in some instances, they serve as the professional trustee on client trusts.
Shaun Thompson, Financial Planner

Shaun Thompson | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Shaun Thompson, Financial Planner at Asset Tree Financial Advisors, about his journey as a Financial Planner®.
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A “super El Niño” threatens waves of commodity-driven inflation into 2027

A potentially strong El Niño in 2026, shifting global rainfall and coming on top of fertiliser supply disruption, could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits, writes David Rees (Head of Global Economics, Schroders) and Sandeep Jaggi (Analyst Emerging Markets Debt & Commodities, Schroders).

Helping clients during times of volatility and uncertainty

Risk and uncertainty are inseparable from investing. Helping clients understand them and remain aligned to their long-term goals, especially when markets become volatile, is crucial, writes Carl Chetty, Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium.

Unpacking the Investment Merit of Responsible Investing: A Webinar for South African Financial Planners

South African Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) and financial planners occupy a critical position in the investment ecosystem, frequently acting as the bridge that translates complex market trends into actionable guidance for retail clients.

Not all green is the same: what you should know about the different approaches...

Responsible investment has grown into one of the most complex and contested corners of the asset management industry, writes Sam Bovim of the Fossil Free South Africa team.

Anchor Capital brings high-conviction active strategies to the JSE in low-cost ETFs

Anchor Capital has just listed two new actively managed exchange-traded funds (AMETFs) on the JSE, giving South African investors direct access to the firm’s high-conviction local and global equity strategies through a transparent, cost-efficient structure.
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