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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.

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.

Glacier by Sanlam appoints Zeenat Patel as Head of Investment Solutions

Glacier by Sanlam have announced the appointment of Zeenat Patel as their Head of Investment Solutions.

Rozendal Partners

Rozendal Partners is a South African hedge fund and a global equity fund with R2.5-billion in assets under management.

Outlook 2026: Robust earnings and ongoing investment in new technologies may...

Investors in developed markets still face high valuations, policy uncertainty and concentrated sector leadership, but supportive elements such as resilient earnings and advancements in AI could offer meaningful upside.

A will is not a commodity

To create a valid and comprehensive will can be a costly and time-consuming exercise, so it's best to plan before you draft, writes Louis van Vuren, CFP®, FPSA®, TEP, the outgoing CEO of the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA®).

Protea Capital Management

Jean Pierre Verster, CEO at Protea Capital Management, offers insight into the diversity of their portfolios.
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Living with your partner? Why women may carry more financial risk

As cohabitation increasingly replaces marriage, women may face greater financial risk than men when a relationship ends. By Nicola Langridge CFP, wealth manager at multi-family office Private Client Holdings.

The case for gold in building portfolios

Meryl Pick, Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group, writes about the case for gold in building portfolios for a world that’s changing faster than our frameworks.

Is your financial adviser getting your vote?

Here’s what to look for before putting your financial future in someone else’s hands. By Mzu Fayo, Financial Adviser at Consult by Momentum.

Protecting client information in an increasingly digital financial planning environment

As financial planning embraces AI and digital technology, safeguarding client information becomes essential to maintaining trust.

The job is to beat the index, not be correct 

The Schroders QEP Investment Team unpack how active managers face a tougher benchmark world where concentration, volatility and flows are reshaping how investment conviction translates into outperformance.
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