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.

The liquidity advantage: why ETFs should play a bigger role in...

ETFs are proving to be a powerful tool for modern portfolio management. By Duma Mxenge, Head of Business and Market Development, Satrix.

The hidden dangers of being a trustee: are you or your...

The old excuse that the Master’s Office is a mess and that nobody’s checking won’t protect you any more. By Nikki Moore, Director and Business Manager, Mella Fiduciary.

Brittle financial health: the male crisis hiding in plain sight

Financial distress does not manifests in the same way and this is especially true for men. By Prof. Prince Sarpong, PhD, CFP®, Associate Professor, School of Financial Planning Law, Faculty of Law, University of the Free State.

Blending families, balancing futures

The case for collaboration between financial planners and family legal practitioners. By Kyle Abrahams, In-house Attorney, BDO Wealth.

A conversation for perspective: the first step in influencing client decisions

Many factors influence clients’ perspectives when they make decisions. Rob Macdonald believes the key is to help the client develop an awareness of their perspective, which is easier said than done.

Protect yourself from financial fraud

Scams are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated, with financial losses on the rise. Bryan Leach, a wealth manager at Private Client Holdings, gives practical advice on how to protect yourself.

FPI Celebrates Excellence at the 2025 FPI Awards Ceremony and Gala...

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 FPI Awards at its prestigious Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held on the evening of 3 November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. And the winners are...

Pride and professionalism

Blue Chip speaks to Bashkar Rattan from Rattan Wealth and Fiduciary Consultants about his successful career as an independent CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.

Offshore tax regulations: implications for South African investors, business owners and...

In addition to moving their wealth, many South Africans have physically moved overseas or own offshore businesses. Lance Lawson, Business Development Consultant, Sovereign Trust SA, explains some of the complexities of foreign tax regulations.

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. By Akshay Karan, Chief Investment Officer, Altvest.
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