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.

The value of advice in the investment journey

Fränzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of Momentum Investments, writes about how trusted financial advice helps South Africans turn long-term goals into achievable plans.

Planning across generations and life stages

When it comes to financial planning for future generations a worldview awareness matters, writes Kim Potgieter, CFP®, Managing Director, Chartered Wealth Solutions.

Built to compound, built to last

Anne Holding of Peregrine Capital discusses a disciplined, valuation-driven hedge fund approach and long-term capital growth.

Two sides of the same coin

What is the most prudent approach when you’re dealing with so much unpredictability and such extreme volatility? By Chris Paizis, Managing Director, Absa Group.

Symmetry

Symmetry manages more than R134-billion in assets and advises over assets worth more than R300-billion.

Quantamental investment process

Jean Pierre Verster, CEO at Protea Capital Management, explores systematic, quantamental portfolio construction.

Active ETFs in SA: “new wine” or “new bottles”?

The AM-ETF represents a shift in the South African investment industry, writes Evan Gilbert, Associate Professor at the USB and Research Analyst at Momentum Investment.

Building belonging: Momentum Financial Planning’s leadership philosophy and the future of...

Blue Chip speaks to Momentum Financial Planning CEO Aldert Brink and Head of Enablement Hennie Bouwer about the company's belief in the principle of belonging.

The call is coming from inside the house

Moleboheng Moshe-Bereng of the University of the Free State celebrates the institution's 25 years of excellence.

Disciplined hedging practices

Kim Zietsman, Head of SA Business Development and Marketing at Laurium Capital, explores diversification, alpha and risk management.
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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.

Building the future of financial planning

Despite the value of advice, many South Africans still do not have access to professional financial planning, writes Katlego Mei, CFP®, Financial Planner, Galileo Capital.
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