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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.

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.
Rob Macdonald, Independent Consultant

The client is the person, not their money

Independent Consultant Rob Macdonald shares his thoughts on the state of the industry and how the financial planning landscape might change in future.

Is your financial plan written for the woman you used to...

The woman you are today has different priorities, responsibilities and ambitions. Your money strategy should reflect that, writes Laetitia Olivier, Financial Adviser at Momentum Financial Planning.

Celebrating Blue Chip’s 100th edition

Lelané Bezuidenhout, CFP®, CEO, Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, pays tribute to Blue Chip's 100th issue.

Symmetry

Symmetry is an investment solutions provider, bringing together multiple capabilities to deliver consistent, outcome-based portfolios.

Corporate activism: Unlocking value beyond traditional investing

Investing is not always about finding the next great company; sometimes it is about recognising the value the market has yet to see, writes Odirile Sebolao, Fund Specialist at Curate Investments.

What matters most to investors during “permanent” volatility? 

Uncertainty is becoming the norm, say investors, as they adjust their strategies to navigate – and exploit – persistently higher volatility, writes Phil Robotham, Head of South Africa, Client Group, Schroders. 

Economic resilience despite geopolitical fragility

Maarten Ackerman, Chief Economist, CAM Asset Management, details how the global economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of a fragile geopolitical landscape.  

Terebinth Fixed Income Macro FR Retail Hedge Fund

Fixed-income hedge funds are becoming an increasingly valuable portfolio tool as investors contend with stubborn inflation, shifting interest-rate cycles and geopolitical uncertainty, writes Mario Schoeman of Terebinth Capital.
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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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