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.

Bertie Nel, Momentum Head of Financial Planning and Advice

Bridging the financial divide: technology can help drive inclusion in SA 

Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum, unpacks how digital tools like AI and robo-advice are changing the face of financial inclusion in South Africa.
Corinne da Silva, CFP®, Business Development Manager, Jigsaw Financial Services

The future of group risk: why a consultative approach is key...

According to Corinne da Silva, CFP®, Business Development Manager at Jigsaw Financial Services, advisors play a crucial role in guiding employers and employees through their options, ensuring risk benefits are structured effectively and members understand their cover.
Thembekile Moyo, Partner Relations Team Lead, SA at PortfolioMetrix

Redefining wealth: Financial planning for young African professionals in South Africa

With the rise of black financial advisors who understand the cultural context behind money decisions, financial planning is becoming more inclusive, relevant, and empowering, writes Thembekile Moyo, Partner Relations Team Lead, SA at PortfolioMetrix.
Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director, Slatter Communications

If you don’t pay, you don’t stay

Tim Slatter, Director at Slatter Communications looks at why authentic communication could be a hidden key to client retention.
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.
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Is your investment making you emotional?

Investment performance can stir emotions, but understanding each asset’s purpose helps investors make better decisions, writes Janeen van Heerden, Head of Business Development at Momentum Securities. 

The index decision that matters

Index investing may remove the need to select individual shares, but it doesn’t remove the need for investment judgement, writes 1nvest’s Ahmed Motara.

Two-pot withdrawals, December bonuses and mounting debt

Are South Africans sacrificing their financial future to survive the festive season, asks Thinus Marais, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning.

What is an ETF?

Exchange-traded funds offer financial planners a growing range of options for building client portfolios.

Blue Chip ETF Guide 2027

Welcome to the 2027 edition of the Blue Chip ETF Guide, a guide to exchange traded funds in South Africa.
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