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Blue Chip speaks to Bryan Nicol, CFP®, Lifestyle Financial Planner at Freedom Financial Planning, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
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Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, a distinguished leader in the financial services profession, has launched his latest book, Mirror Success for Advisors, an invaluable resource for financial advisors, offering knowledge and practical advice from Kleyn’s extensive professional experience.
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This is the second part in a series of articles to provide readers with a more holistic understanding of crypto assets and the current...
The treatment of pension interests in divorce
Hannah Wilson, Director at Simplifi Law, sheds light on the treatment of pension interests in divorce.
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One of the challenges advisors face when preparing and managing a client’s retirement plan is to reduce the risk of the client running out...
Profiling financial planners
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The biggest mistakes we see clients make are usually related to emotion. People habitually give...
Artificial intelligence
The time to act is now. AI is here. Advisors who delay integrating AI into their practice will be left behind in an increasingly automated world. By mastering your natural intelligence and embracing AI, you will secure your personal and professional future, writes Dr Roddy Carter, Physician, Performance Scientist, Master Coach, Corporate Leader and Author.
What does the Two-Pot System mean for my legacy
September marked the introduction of the two-pot system of access to retirement savings for South Africans. Capital Legacy National Manager of Succession Planning and High Advice, Ken Newport, explains how Two Pot will – and won’t – impact your legacy.
The future of financial advice
Sonja Steyn, CFP®, Strategic Head of Wealth Management, Financial Planning, and Advice at Momentum Group, envisions the future of financial advice as being driven by behavioral insights and personalised guidance..
The future of digital currency in South Africa
South Africa is embracing the mainstream adoption of digital currency. However, Roger Eskinazi, Managing Partner at Tickmill, points out that there are several unique challenges that could impede its widespread acceptance and use.
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