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.

Mapping your advice process

Mapping your advice process: the most important thing you can do...

Wealth Associates recently undertook the task of mapping their advice process, and if there’s one thing they learned, it has unlocked significant opportunities to improve client experiences, writes Theoniel McDonald
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Don’t die in an awkward position 

Capital Legacy stresses the importance of South Africans having a will regardless of age through their latest awareness campaign: "Don't die in an awkward position. Don't die without a will.".
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A major milestone in the evolution of professional certification in financial...

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first CFP® Capstone and Financial Plan assessment, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of professional certification in financial planning.
Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®

Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa announces new board chair

At its Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) announced the appointment of Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, as the new Chairperson of the Board — signifying a seamless and strategic shift in leadership within the organisation.
Fikile Mbhokota, CEO, Satrix

ETF evolution: global and South African trends driving the future of index...

According to Fikile Mbhokota, CEO at Satrix, the ETF market is evolving at an unprecedented pace, reshaping global investment landscapes.
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Succession planning for independent financial advisors in South Africa

Succession planning is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of managing an Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) practice in South Africa, writes Péru du Toit Founder, IPSE Tech Law Services
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The hidden complexities of trust beneficial ownership compliance

According to Sandile Khumalo,LLM (Unisa), FPSA®, GTP(SA), Fiduciary Practitioner, Lex24, financial advisors frequently recommend the use of trusts as an estate planning tool and in some instances, they serve as the professional trustee on client trusts.
Shaun Thompson, Financial Planner

Shaun Thompson | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Shaun Thompson, Financial Planner at Asset Tree Financial Advisors, about his journey as a Financial Planner®.
Warren Ingram, CFP Co-Founder, Galileo Capital

A home for independent financial planners

According to Warren Ingram, Co Founder of Galileo Capital, there is a real concern that independent financial planning is dying.
Darren Robertson CFP® AIFM® at Opes Wealth

Darren Robertson, CFP® | Financial Planner Profile

Blue Chip speaks to Darren Robertson, CFP® at Opes Wealth, about his journey as a Certified Financial Planner®.
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Reframing income and impact: the case for South African private credit

In an environment of high inflation, low growth and market uncertainty, financial advisors are being asked to find new ways to deliver consistent returns and manage downside risk.

Focused long-term returns

Leandro Gastaldi, Portfolio Manager at Blue Quadrant Capital Management, outlines the firm’s Macrovalue approach – combining macro themes with valuation to generate uncorrelated returns.

Blue Quadrant Capital Management

Bateleur Capital has delivered 20 years of outperformance while protecting capital, with one of the longest-running hedge funds in South Africa.

Strategic learning for practising professionals: a case-based approach

In a financial services environment that is constantly evolving, seasoned practitioners understand that professional development does not end with certification.
2025 FPI's Professional's Convention

2025 FPI Professional’s Convention

The 2025 FPI Professional’s Convention, will be taking place on the 3rd and 4th of November at the prestigious Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Join us...
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