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.

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.
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

Client agency

Is client agency the most important factor in successful financial planning? Independent consultant, coach and author Rob Macdonald shares his experience.

Reimagining retirement: Why rules of thumb matter more than we think

Martiens Barnard, Marketing Actuary at Momentum Investments, reveals the five crucial risks that determine whether retirement income lasts, as unpacked in Momentum's 'Reimagining Retirement’ campaign.

Protecting independent financial advice

The Financial Intermediaries Association of South Africa’s primary purpose is to guard, develop, promote and represent professional advisory and intermediary businesses in the financial services industry. Blue Chip speaks to Lizelle van der Merwe, CEO of the FIA.

Seeing the wood for the trees

Professional conduct at Woodland Wealth is defined by rigorous standards, disciplined processes and an uncompromising commitment to client interests. Ethical behaviour forms the foundation of client engagement. Blue Chip speaks to CEO, Andró Griessel.

Shaping spaces that help great financial planners do their best work

Consolidated Wealth Group is shaping a space where thoughtful advice, disciplined investment thinking and well‑designed systems come together with purpose. It’s a quiet evolution, grounded in professionalism, that signals a forward‑looking approach to the craft of financial planning.
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Selectivity and discipline matter in 2026

Improving economic fundamentals in emerging markets are beginning to show a more favourable investment environment. It is critical to focus on value and diversify with purpose rather than relying on broad market exposure alone.

Symmetry

Symmetry is an investment solutions provider, bringing together multiple capabilities to deliver consistent, outcome-based portfolios.

The International Investing Symposium

Experts unite to demystify offshore investing, cross-border tax and estate planning for South African investors.

Is there evidence of AI ROI?

Paddy Flood (Co-Head of Global Equity Research, Schroders) ponders the question of AI and the likely ROI.

Building better investment outcomes

Refilwe Moroka, Chief Investment Officer, Momentum Securities, writes about her career journey and how it has guided her approach to working with clients. 
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