Communication that feels relatable
Why emotional intelligence is a financial planner’s secret weapon. By Tim Slatter, Creator of Contatto and Director,
Slatter Communications
The two-pot system: One year on
Across the 1.1-million actively contributing members administered by Alexforbes, more than 650 000 savings pot claims worth R9.5-billion were processed in the first year. Article by Vickie Lange: Head of Corporate Best Practice at Alexforbes
Quantum leap: how quantum computers are rewriting the rules of tech
The growing demands of AI, data science and global complexity are pushing classical computing to its limits. In this article, Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer, Fundhouse, focusus on the development of quantum computing and explore the impact it can have across industries.
CPD: a cornerstone of excellence in financial planning
In the dynamic and highly regulated world of financial planning, Continuing Professional Development is not just a compliance requirement – it is a professional imperative. By Nici Macdonald, CFP®, Head of Certification and Standards, FPI
Advisor Intelligence enhanced by Artificial Intelligence
AI is not a fleeting trend. It is a practical reality shaping our profession now and will continue doing so for decades to come. By Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth.
Securing a legacy
According to Gareth Lange, Wealth Manager at Private Client Holdings, the need for a comprehensive and up-to-date estate plan cannot be overstated.
AI and the future of financial planning: how it’s revolutionising the profession
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept on the horizon – it’s here and it’s rapidly transforming the way financial planners serve clients, manage practices and evolve their own professional capabilities. By Dante De Gori, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Standards Board.
Unlocking success: The power of process in sports and investing
According to Andrew Padoa, Portfolio Manager at Sasfin Wealth, a well-defined and repeatable process is one of the keys to success for achieving superior outcomes in both sports and investing.
Leading the way to pan-Africanism
Absa Index and Structured Solutions sits within Global Markets in the Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa and is fundamental in the group’s objective of being a leading pan-African bank. Blue Chip caught up with Fundi Pikashe, CFP®, Head of Distribution: Structured Solutions, Corporate and Investment Banking, Absa.
Bridging the financial divide: technology can help drive inclusion in SA
Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum, unpacks how digital tools like AI and robo-advice are changing the face of financial inclusion in South Africa.
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Quality’s cul-de-sac: when great businesses move together
Owning a basket of great businesses does not always lead to diversified outcomes. When many of those businesses depend on the same market conditions, portfolios can behave far more similarly than investors expect, writes Daneel de Villiers, Investment Analytics Analyst, Fundhouse.
Following in the footsteps of excellence
Financial Planner of the Year 2025/26, Nicola Langridge, CFP®, says that some of her most rewarding moments have come from engaging with other planners, challenging ideas, hearing different perspectives and exchanging practical experiences.
Reflections on my first year as the FPI chairperson
Leading with purpose in a changing profession. By Olwethu Masanabo, CFP®, FPI Chairperson.
Do I really need a will? Some questions answered
National Wills Week takes place from 14–18 September 2026. It is a useful reminder to deal with something many of us put off: recording what should happen to our estate when we die.
FPi announces 2026 Corporate Partner of the Year finalists
Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited (PPS), Momentum Metropolitan Limited (Momentum) and Alexforbes Financial Planning Consultants have been recognised for advancing professional financial planning through active partnership.
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