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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Will financial planners ever be professionals?

The two most important professions of the 21st century are, undoubtedly, the medical profession and the financial planning profession, says Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse
The FPI Financial Planner of the year, Lara Warburton.

The ultimate accolade

The FPI Financial Planner of the Year competition is renowned for its rigorous evaluation process that showcases the exceptional skills and abilities of the finalists. Lara Warburton, CFP®, stood out among a group of finalists including Thomas Brukman, CFP®, and Noel de Kock, CFP®, to secure the coveted title.
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Worth its weight in gold

Blue Chip speaks to Michael Mgwaba, who heads up the ETP business at Absa.
Rob Macdonald, Head of Strategic Advisory Services, Fundhouse

The financial planner as a thinking partner

Rob Macdonald stresses the importance of a financial planner as a thinking partner who thinks with the client instead of for the client.
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A universal perspective

Ferdi van Heerden took over the reins at Momentum Investments in September 2023. He has filled a range of executive positions in the Group, culminating in more than a decade of leadership in the international investment industry as head of Momentum Global Investment Management in the UK. Blue Chip caught up with him.
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So, you’ve been there, seen that and done it all?

Trevor Glassock, Head of sales at Dr Roddy Carter, highlights how Dr Roddy Cater's 14-week Unstoppable YOU programme stands as a beacon for personal mastery and resilience.
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Legacy in motion: Carl Coetzee appointed as a Managing Director within...

Carl Coetzee, the charismatic industry leader and former CEO of BetterBond, has joined Capital Legacy to head up their sales and distribution division.
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Tax Thursday beats Black Friday

What does Black Friday have to do with a retirement annuity? Pieter Albertyn, Head of Product Solutions at Momentum Investo, explains you can’t beat the real value that tax rebates offer.
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The rising relevance of DFMs

In August 2022, Discovery launched Cogence, South Africa’s first truly global discretionary fund manager as well as the first discretionary fund manager to fully model retirement solutions by taking health experience into account.
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Elevating client service in wealth advisory: the Seed Analytics solution

Andries de Jongh, Senior Sales and Key Account Manager at Seed Analytics, answers the question "how can advisors differentiate themselves consistently throughout the year?".
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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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