ESG investing: Taking the passive versus active debate to a new arena
Investment strategies focused on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) metrics have risen to prominence over the past decade.
A new energy bank aims to increase private investment in African...
Global investors are shying away from hydrocarbons, leaving the continent without the investment it needs if it is to capitalise on its resources.
How advisors are benefitting from partnering with a DFM
A growing number of financial advisors in South Africa are starting to use discretionary fund
managers to help them manage their clients’ funds in the complex world of fund management, says Methula Sikakana, Business Development Manager, Equilibrium
A failing state?
As South Africans, we tend to forget that our history is filled with apparent existential crises. To gain a better perspective on the current situation, it is valuable to take a look into the past, says Wallace Barnes
CA(SA), Analyst, Steyn Capital Management
Offshore Investing – Round Table Discussion
Join us for an exclusive round table discussion with three of the country’s top investment and financial planning professionals, focused on getting offshore investing right.
The rise of family offices in South Africa
Many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are increasingly looking to the family office model to protect and manage their wealth in a more cohesive manner says, Grant Alexander, Director, Private Client Holdings.
The big risk that could put investment and wealth advisors out...
The Durr case concluded that an advisor offering expertise is held to a higher standard.
There is a huge risky elephant in the room that...
Blue Chip Round Table Series
Blue Chip will be launching a series of Round Tables in 2023, covering key topics of interest to Financial Planners. The first round table, brought to you by Equilibrium (a division of Momentum Investments), focuses on Discretionary Fund Management. Register here...
Cryptomania
Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth, is paying it forward to the financial profession with a gift ebook "Cryptomania". Kobus Kleyn has published over 200 articles and authored three books.
Investment Moments, Podcast Episode 10
In this episode Levashni Naicker (Communications Specialist) talks to Kudzayi Ziso (Corporate Portfolio Solutions Portfolio Manager) about the topical subject of responsible investing and why it should appeal to investors.
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Building better futures
The CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa shares the FPI’s latest news.
Certainty in volatile markets
In turbulent markets, structured solutions blend capital protection, defined outcomes and broader index exposure.
Global Financial Planning Conference ALL STARS
PROpulsion is hosting a one-of-a-kind Global Financial Planning Conference on 3 June 2026 featuring over 40 speakers from around the world in an ALL Stars event.
Protecting independent financial advice
The Financial Intermediaries Association of South Africa’s primary purpose is to guard, develop, promote and represent professional advisory and intermediary businesses in the financial services industry. Blue Chip speaks to Lizelle van der Merwe, CEO of the FIA.


















