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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.

Sasfin Wealth is now Otto1890

IFAs are the backbone of independent advice in this country, and Otto1890 sees itself as their institutional partner. Otto1890 brings execution, custody scale and global investment capability across asset classes and an open architecture. Blue Chip speaks to Flynn Robson, director and head of private clients, Otto1890.

Same trusted engine; a sharper partner

Because Otto1890’s solutions are modular, a practice can start small and layer on capability as it grows without re-papering clients or rebuilding processes each time. Blue Chip speaks to Claudius Rostoll, head of private client enablement at Otto1890.

The right expertise makes all the difference

How experience, fresh thinking and sophisticated investment tools come together to build portfolios designed for long-term outcomes. By Craig Pheiffer, Chief Investment Strategist, Otto1890.

Regulators in action: Strengthening consumer protection together

With so many financial products and services available, it is important for consumers to know their rights and where to turn when they have a problem.

Pension Fund Adjudicator signals tougher approach on unpaid contributions

The Pension Fund Adjudicator has signalled the adoption of a tougher approach to employers who fail to pay retirement fund contributions to funds on behalf of their employees.

Seven financial planning lessons from Leaderex 2026

Financial planning goes beyond saving and investing. At Leaderex 2026, FPI MyMoney123 speakers shared practical insights on protecting wealth, investing wisely and planning for the future.
Zeldeen Müller, CEO, AgendaWorx

Your AI note-taker is a POPIA problem

Zeldeen Müller, CEO, inSite Connect, explains why boards need to know exactly where meeting recordings, transcripts and sensitive information are being stored – and who ultimately controls that data.

Real assets: the strategic case for inflation defence

Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specialising in real assets and alternative income, focused on delivering attractive returns, income and diversification. Blue Chip finds out more in this interview with Sean Cooney, Head of UK Wealth, Global Wealth Management at Cohen & Steers.

A legend in the financial world retires

"Thank you, Momentum, for 34 unforgettable years," said Danie van den Bergh, one of the great characters of the financial planning industry, when he retired at the end of August.

Building a financial planning practice that outlasts its founders

Many advice practices depend heavily on a small group of leaders. The challenge with that model is that knowledge, relationships and decision-making become concentrated in too few people, writes CEO Craig Kiggen, CEO of Consolidated Wealth Group.
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Why good people ignore good processes

Resistance is often misunderstood, with the person pushing back often being the best informed person in the room, writes Lizanne van Eeden, CFP®, Founder and Lead Consultant, Karenu Consulting.

Oyster Catcher Investments

Oyster Catcher Investments is an independently owned boutique investment manager based in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Helping clients turn wealth into lasting impact: The role of advisers in legacy giving

Christel House South Africa is launching its Legacy Giving Programme at two breakfast events in Johannesburg and Cape Town this October.

FPi celebrates excellence and the future of financial planning at 2026 Gala Dinner

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPi) celebrated excellence and the people helping shape the future of financial planning at its annual Gala Dinner in Cape Town on Wednesday 7 October 2026, as part of the FPi Professionals Convention.
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