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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The investor value of smaller fund management firms vs the big...

The current approach perpetuates an environment without an incentive for anyone to start a new small fund management firm, says Reza Khan, Lodestar Fund Managers.
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Supporting independent financial advisors with growth and succession

Carmel Wealth’s is committed to driving future growth and delivering superior outcomes for independent financial advisors (IFAs).
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Why you can trust your financial advisor

Trusting your financial advisor is important, but it should be a trust rooted in verification and ongoing diligence, writes Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, FPI CEO.
Are independent financial planners facing extinction

Are independent financial planners facing extinction?

According to Warren Ingram, CFP®, Galileo Capital, independent financial planners are often seen as more trustworthy due to the lack of commission-based incentives, but they face challenges such as regulatory costs and competition from corporate financial planning firms, which may compromise advice standards due to product incentives.
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Courage: essential for authentic financial planning

Rob Madonald highlights courage as a fundamental skill for financial planners, emphasizing its importance among the seven key skills outlined in his book, 'The 7 Pillars of Financial Health'.
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Success by her design: 5 ways financial advisers can help bridge...

While progress has been made toward gender equality, women still face financial challenges, such as the gender pay gap and the "pink tax," that hinder their financial wellness. Momentum Senior Legal Adviser Sharon Hamman emphasizes the vital role financial advisers can play in closing this gap.

How employee benefit firms use AI to beat the competition

Zeldeen Müller, CEO of inSite Connect and creator of AgendaWorx, presents several case studies demonstrating how employee benefit firms are utilizing AI to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and provide outstanding service to their clients.
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Big data: the digital disruptor reshaping the South African insurance sector

Vuledzani Dangale, CFP® at Liberty Group, highlights that leveraging big data has become fundamental to driving transformative strategies in the insurance sector.
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Leveraging gamification for enhanced retirement preparedness among millennials

Prof. Liezel Alsemgeest, director at the School of Financial Planning Law at UFS, emphasizes that in the dynamic field of financial planning, innovative methods are crucial for engaging and educating today's workforce.
Advice: Building financial dreams

Advice: the key to building and protecting financial dreams

In our complex and fast-moving world, quality advice aligned to our clients’ specific needs is the most valuable key to building and protecting financial dreams. At Momentum, this is exactly what our purpose is.
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Why hedge funds should be core to pension fund portfolios

Hedge funds offer steady, risk-managed returns – but if they’re so effective, why aren’t investors using them to their full potential? It’s time to rethink their role at the core of portfolios, writes Kwazi Mbhele, Portfolio Manager, Novare Investments.

Legacy with purpose: empowering South Africans through knowledge

Siyasanga Kashe is a force for change in South Africa’s employee benefits landscape. As executive for member solutions at Momentum Corporate, she brings both strategic insight and heartfelt commitment to making financial wellness accessible to all.

UJ joins the CPD landscape with a dynamic Masterclass series

University of Johannesburg lecturer Amira Asvat (CFP®) shares an update on the university's dynamic new Masterclass series.

Learnings from the field: IFA mergers and acquisitions

Kathryn van Dongen (Group COO, Carmel Wealth) shares what she has learned about IFA mergers and acquisitions through her work with top IFA practices.

From wealth to wellbeing: helping clients thrive, not just survive

Behavioural science has shown that an individual's relationship with money is surprisingly complex, writes Marius van der Merwe, CEO, Amity Investment Solutions.
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