Lelané Bezuidenhout CFP® | Nurturing better financial decision-making
The CEO of Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa shares FPI’s latest news.
Rob Macdonald | Perception is reality
This is why how financial planning fees are charged is important, says Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse
The power of professional financial planning
CFP® professionals benefit their clients holistically in ways beyond growing their wealth. Clients realise this, as shown in the FPI and Financial Planning Standards Board’s Value of Financial Planning Research 2023 study.
Empower tomorrow’s graduates today
Farzana Botha, Segment Marketing Manager at Sanlam Risk & Savings, says the Graduate Student Package helps intermediaries expand their client base by addressing the graduate market’s specific requirements, including protecting their greatest asset – their future ability to earn an income – while studying.
Rudolph Geldenhuys CFP®
Blue Chip speaks to Rudolph Geldenhuys, CFP® - Senior Financial Planner at WealthUp, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®
How to use financial products to enhance estate planning
An estate consists of the assets and liabilities that an individual accumulates during their lifetime and leaves behind at death. An individual should create and manage an estate plan to preserve, grow and protect their assets during their lifetime and ensure that those assets are transferred to successive generations, says Felicia Hlophe, Legal Advisor, Allan Gray
Medical aid 101: don’t let the rising healthcare costs hold you...
If you’re one of the 16 out of 100 South Africans who have medical aid, you’ll know that the cost of private healthcare is rising fast. That’s why it is critical to understand the benefits you are entitled to, says Gary Feldman, Executive Head of Healthcare Consulting at NMG Benefits.
A day in the life of a fund specialist
What does a day in the life of a fund specialist look like? Ali Simpkins, fund specialist at Momentum Investments, describes her role and how she assists financial advisers.
Kim Potgieter CFP® | Financial Planner Profile
Blue Chip speaks to Kim Potgieter CFP®, Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions, about her journey as a Certified Financial Planner®
A comprehensive guide to retirement planning in South Africa
The concept of retirement has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. Traditionally, it signified the end of an individual’s professional journey. However, in today’s dynamic economic climate, retirement is considered a new beginning, says Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth
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Altvest credit opportunities fund reports transformational year of growth and impact in 2025
The Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund (ACOF), a specialist SME-focused private credit fund managed by Altvest Capital, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 28 February 2025, marking a breakthrough year in its mission to democratise access to capital and drive inclusive economic growth across South Africa.
A home for independent financial planners
There is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying while product-driven consolidators buy up small, independent financial planning businesses to bulk up their product factories, where profits are juicy, and scale is possible.
Pioneer in the DFM space
PortfolioMetrix was one of the first DFM firms in South Africa. Brandon Zietsman tells us more about their current offering.
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