Digital Transformation Summit – South Africa 2026
Bringing together 200+ C-level executives, CIOs, CTOs, technology leaders, policymakers, and digital decision-makers, the summit is set to take place on 11th March 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre.
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.
Protect yourself from financial fraud
Scams are becoming more frequent and increasingly sophisticated, with financial losses on the rise. Bryan Leach, a wealth manager at Private Client Holdings, gives practical advice on how to protect yourself.
FPI Celebrates Excellence at the 2025 FPI Awards Ceremony and Gala...
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 FPI Awards at its prestigious Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held on the evening of 3 November 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. And the winners are...
The Crème de la Crème – meet our three finalists
The Financial Planner of the Year Award was launched in 2000 and is the most prestigious award in the industry. It recognises South Africa’s top CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® – a stellar professional who exhibits revolutionary ideas, consummate skill and unimpeachable ethics when dealing with clients. Meet our three finalists: Theoniel McDonald CFP®, Brendan Dunn CFP® and Nicola Langridge CFP®
Bitcoin in South African portfolios: Why a small allocation makes sense
This article explores why allocating a modest portion of client portfolios to Bitcoin could be prudent, and how to do so through accessible, regulated avenues in South Africa.
South Africa’s retirement industry is proving its resilience
Henré Prinsloo, Head of Employee Benefits and Actuarial Consulting at Momentum Corporate discusses the major trends impacting the local retirement fund industry and how recent regulatory changes have tested its resilience.
Marching to the beat of a younger generation’s drum
The FPI has launched the YFPO, a member-led FPI community, to make professional financial planning available to all South Africans. Jodrey Rossouw, Core Wealth Advisory Services and Chair, YFPO, FPI, says the focus is to unite and inspire the younger (under 40-year-old) CFP® professionals.
Quantum leap: how quantum computers are rewriting the rules of tech
The growing demands of AI, data science and global complexity are pushing classical computing to its limits. In this article, Peter Foster, Chief Investment Officer, Fundhouse, focusus on the development of quantum computing and explore the impact it can have across industries.
CPD: a cornerstone of excellence in financial planning
In the dynamic and highly regulated world of financial planning, Continuing Professional Development is not just a compliance requirement – it is a professional imperative. By Nici Macdonald, CFP®, Head of Certification and Standards, FPI
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