Investment

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 journal.

Reaching all Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) as well as other selected members of the Financial Planning Institute (FPI), Blue Chip provides high-quality editorial coverage from industry thought leaders on key topics of interest to financial planners.

2026 FPI Awards are officially open

The 2026 FPI Awards are officially open! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to shine and be celebrated for your exceptional contributions to the financial planning profession.

Terebinth Capital

Founded in 2013, Terebinth Capital is a research-focused, client-centric money manager that is located in Bellville, Cape Town.

SouthernCross Capital

SouthernCross Capital is 100% owner-managed and has an AUM of R450-million, broken down into R350-million hedge fund and long-only R100-million.

Senqu Capital

Launched in 2016, Senqu Capital is an independent investment manager based in Johannesburg and founded by Stephen Carew and Andrew Crawford, both formerly of Capricorn Fund Managers.

Stocks for the long run… but what’s the catch?

Neil Padoa, Head of Global Developed Markets at Coronation Fund Managers, discusses equities, their volatility and reveals why they remain the most powerful engine for delivering long-term returns.
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

Let the main thing remain the main thing

The dramatic evolution of technology is challenging financial planners to think about what is their “main thing”, writes Rob Macdonald.

How collaboration shapes smarter global investments

Florbela Yates, managing director of Equilibrium, sat down with Gregoire Sharma, senior research and portfolio analyst at Momentum Global Investment Management, to discuss the benefits of working within a truly global investment team, the value of diverse perspectives, and how offshore markets open doors to unique opportunities.

Differential Capital

Headquartered in Bryanston, Johannesburg, and Newlands, Cape Town, Differential Capital was established in 2018 as an owner-managed boutique AI-led asset manager.

Multi-Asset Outlook 2026: Bright beams through stormy seas

Investors keep asking us, is the wild ride over? Unfortunately, we think not.

Enhancing your advice proposition

Methula Sikakana, Business Development Manager, Equilibrium Investment Management, shares his insights into how to build a successful advisory practice by aligning your products with the needs of your clients.
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Building personal relationships

Edify’s Adam Bulkin believes that building strong personal relationships with clients is a surefire way to attain success in the DFM industry.
Zeldeen Müller, CEO, AgendaWorx

AI is not coming for your financial planning job

Zeldeen Müller (CEO, inSite Connect, Creator of AgendaWorx Board Portal) cautions that, while AI might not be coming for your financial planning job, it could still destroy your clients’ nest eggs if you let it.

A “super El Niño” threatens waves of commodity-driven inflation into 2027

A potentially strong El Niño in 2026, shifting global rainfall and coming on top of fertiliser supply disruption, could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits, writes David Rees (Head of Global Economics, Schroders) and Sandeep Jaggi (Analyst Emerging Markets Debt & Commodities, Schroders).

Helping clients during times of volatility and uncertainty

Risk and uncertainty are inseparable from investing. Helping clients understand them and remain aligned to their long-term goals, especially when markets become volatile, is crucial, writes Carl Chetty, Head: Investment Proposition at Equilibrium.

Unpacking the Investment Merit of Responsible Investing: A Webinar for South African Financial Planners

South African Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) and financial planners occupy a critical position in the investment ecosystem, frequently acting as the bridge that translates complex market trends into actionable guidance for retail clients.
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