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.
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.
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.
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
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 Profile
Blue Chip speaks to Shaun Thompson, Financial Planner at Asset Tree Financial Advisors, about his journey as a Financial Planner®.
A home for independent financial planners
According to Warren Ingram, Co Founder of Galileo Capital, there is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying.
Darren Robertson, CFP® | Financial Planner Profile
Blue Chip speaks to Darren Robertson, CFP® at Opes Wealth, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
What is keeping the next generation of wealthy families awake at...
A panel discussion with next-gen family members at Stonehage Fleming’s annual Family Conference highlighted the pressures, opportunities and critical factors that could determine whether families and family businesses thrive or falter across generations.
Knowing isn’t doing
Henda Kleingeld, UFS Program Director, discusses why smart financial advisors should have their own trusted financial advisor.
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Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.
Following in the footsteps of excellence
Financial Planner of the Year 2025/26, Nicola Langridge, CFP®, says that some of her most rewarding moments have come from engaging with other planners, challenging ideas, hearing different perspectives and exchanging practical experiences.
Reflections on my first year as the FPI chairperson
Leading with purpose in a changing profession. By Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, FPI Chairperson.
Do I really need a will? Some questions answered
National Wills Week takes place from 14–18 September 2026. It is a useful reminder to deal with something many of us put off: recording what should happen to our estate when we die.
FPi announces 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year finalists
Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited (PPS), Momentum Metropolitan Limited (Momentum) and Alexforbes Financial Planning Consultants have been recognised for advancing professional financial planning through active partnership.
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