David Kop

09 Oct 2019

Financial literacy: The gift that keeps on giving

By Janice Roberts

By David Kop, Executive Director of Relevance at the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa. Our country is in the midst of a savings crisis. Most South Africans simply don’t have enough money to support themselves in retirement. The best – indeed, the only – chance of correcting the situation is for all of us...

28 Jun 2017

Free financial planning advice for Knysna, George fire victims

By Janice Roberts

In support of the Knysna, George and surrounding areas fire victims, the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) is activating the FPI Disaster Assistance Pro Bono Programme for a three-month period starting from 1 July 2017. In the case of the current disaster, this initiative will entail offering free financial planning advice to residents whose lives were...

20 Jun 2017

FPI receives SARS Recognised Controlling Body status

By Janice Roberts

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI); a South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) recognised professional body; has recently been approved by the South Africa Revenue Services (SARS), in terms of Section 204A of the Tax Administration Act, as a Recognised Controlling Body (RCB).