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.

Modern portfolio thinking: How diversification is evolving for today’s markets

In today’s evolving investment landscape, diversification remains central to building resilient portfolios. While traditional portfolios, anchored in equities and bonds, still matter, recent shifts have encouraged investors to broaden their approach.

Listening: the financial planner’s “tape measure”

The key to ensuring the financial plan fits the client’s life, not just their wallet.

Future-proof your move: why your next qualification should be immersive

With AI, globalisation and rapid economic shifts reshaping industries overnight, the skills that guaranteed stability yesterday are quickly becoming obsolete and are being replaced by advanced technologies.

A long-term perspective on tax-free investments

Fränzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of Momentum Investments, discusses the importance of tax-free investments in a broader financial plan.

Alexforbes Paragon Impact Awards 2026 highlights listed companies driving impact

The winners of the inaugural Alexforbes Paragon Impact Awards have been announced at a ceremony held on 26 March 2026.

Aligning physical health with financial security

On World Health Day, George Kolbe (Head of Life Insurance Marketing and Enablement at Momentum Life Insurance) discusses why financial health is just as critical as physical wellbeing.

How does the DFM business model support the sustainability of independent...

The rise of DFM-led communities presents both opportunities and challenges.

When gold miners became the new tech giants

Lessons about managing money in concentrated markets from Jan-Daan van Wyk, Associate Director, Stonehage Fleming Investment Management South Africa.

Alternative sources of return

Alternative investments financial advisors should add to clients’ portfolios, writes Florbela Yates, the Managing Director of Equilibrium Investment Management.

How important are the non-investment services of a DFM?

Increasingly, DFMs are acting as a business partner to financial planners, not simply investment partners.
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Peregrine Capital

Peregrine Capital is South Africa’s longest-running and largest hedge fund manager, established on 1 July 1998.

Building belonging: Momentum Financial Planning’s leadership philosophy and the future of advice

At the heart of Momentum Financial Planning’s philosophy lies a simple belief: when financial advisers feel they belong, they perform at their best. Belonging, in this context, is about professional identity, shared standards and a community that elevates the work of advice. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Aldert Brink, and Head of Enablement, Hennie Bouwer.

Disciplined hedging practices

Kim Zietsman, Head of SA Business Development and Marketing at Laurium Capital, explores diversification, alpha and risk management.

What’s in it for you?

Why the Total Portfolio Approach is suddenly everywhere – and what it means for you.

The call is coming from inside the house

“The call is coming from inside the house” suggests a threat or danger that comes from someone close, not an outsider. I am borrowing that phrase but with the opposite connotation: celebrating 25 years of excellence.
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