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.

Warren Wheatley CA (SA), CFP®, Founder, Altvest

Transforming the private equity landscape

Altvest Capital is a local investment platform committed to democratising access to alternative investments, primarily in high-growth sectors. Blue Chip caught up with Founder, Warren Wheatley.
the two key risks facing investors

The two key risks facing investors 

According to Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, more resilient portfolios are needed to tackle the challenges of rising bond yields and market concentration.
Guy Holwill, Chief Executive of Fairbairn Consult.

Client experience is the new marketing

This article is based on content from the Fairbairn Consult 2024 annual conference that was themed around client experience (CX).
Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director, Schroders

Four disconnects between advisors and their female clients

The potential loss of female clients presents a challenge for some advisors but also an opportunity for others. Gillian Hepburn, Commercial Director at Schroders, identifies four key disconnects between advisors and their female clients.

Empowering independent financial advisors for sustainable growth 

The Association for Savings and Investments is proud to announce the launch of their next IFA Development Programme, kicking off in March 2025. Find out how to apply.
FPI surpasses 500 cfp professionals

FPI surpasses 5,000 CFP® professionals, marking a historic milestone

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announces a significant milestone in its history: as of 31 December 2024, FPI has surpassed 5,000...
Alicia Davids, CEO, ASISA Academy

Transforming teaching, impacting the industry

Inspired by the positive impact that high-quality education has in the life of an individual who embraces opportunity, Alicia Davids, CEO of the ASISA Academy, has made a positive impact in the lives of many. Blue Chip caught up with her.
University of Johannesburg

Climb the industry ladder

Elevate your skills and career aspirations with the University of Johannesburg. Anrich van Jaarsveld, Programme Manager and Financial Planning Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg shares how
Brown Dock Between Trees during Golden Hour

Long live advice: The unmatched value of human insight in financial...

As the financial world continues to be transformed by automation, the unique and irreplaceable value of human-driven guidance will only become more significant, notes Sonja Steyn, CFP®, Strategic Head at Momentum Group.
Wallace Barnes CA(SA), Analyst ,Steyn Capital Management

Why hedge funds offer a smarter path to uncorrelated returns

According to Wallace Barnes, Steyn Capital Management, diversification of uncorrelated assets within a portfolio significantly reduces its overall volatility without compromising expected returns.
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Quality’s cul-de-sac: when great businesses move together

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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