The sirens of the industry
Research has shown that this is what investors trade for the certainty and complexity of “exciting” investments, where good stories persuade us far more...
Can I afford to die? And other questions you need to...
Marnus Mostert, Franchise Principal and Certified Financial Planner CFP® at Consult by Momentum, challenges South Africans to think carefully about the question: Can I afford to die?
At the forefront of wealth creation
As founder and CEO of Matiyimela Investments, Dr Chriswell Baloyi has built a reputation for excellence and a track record of success. Blue Chip speaks to him about achieving financial freedom.
The difference a year can make
Focus on the fundamentals, remove the emotion and trust the process, writes Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director, Morningstar Investment Management.
Do you really know your partner for life?
John Kotze, Head of Retail Protection Product Marketing at Old Mutual, highlights the striking similarities between marriage and the contractual commitments of a life insurance policy, particularly in terms of life protection coverage (including death, disability, illness, and funeral benefits).
Nurturing wealth
Private Client Holdings has been chosen as one of the top wealth managers of 2024 at the prestigious Krutham Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers Awards. Blue Chip talks to director Andrew Ratcliffe.
Consolidated Wealth becomes an FPI approved professional practice™
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is proud to welcome and congratulate Consolidated Wealth (Pty) Ltd on being approved as an FPI Approved Professional Practice™.
Redefining financial advice for meaningful impact
Momentum is dedicated to re-humanising financial planning by recognising the emotional and societal dimensions of money, writes Sonja Steyn, Momentum.
The status of electronic wills in South African law: still hanging
Even though there is no specific law governing electronic wills, people are still creating them, so the law should address this development seriously, writes Dr James Faber, Senior Lecturer, Department of Private Law, University of the Free State and Admitted Attorney, High Court South Africa.
Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of IFAs in a market ripe for...
Kathryn van Dongen, Group COO at Carmel Wealth, notes that independent financial advisors (IFAs) in South Africa are notably entrepreneurial and encounter unique challenges. However, traditional wealth aggregator models frequently fall short in supporting their innovative potential and diverse needs, resulting in a gap between their objectives and the growth solutions available to them..
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Attend the Money Maestros 'Retirement Income Workshops' on the 24th of June 2025 in Bloemfontein- Nest Egg To Paycheck: Managing Withdrawals & Avoiding Ruin In Retirement.
South Africa’s Q1 GDP: A marginal win, but still a long road ahead
South Africa’s (SA) Q1 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth disappointed once again at 0.1%, although it outperformed market expectations of a 0.1% contraction. However, according to Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist and Advisory Partner at Citadel, the marginal improvement is “not something to celebrate,” as the economy remains stuck in a protracted low-growth cycle.
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