Felicia Hlophe

Felicia joined Allan Gray in 2021 as a legal adviser in the Retail Legal team and is currently a senior legal adviser in the same team. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Cape Town and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning from the University of Stellenbosch Business School. Felicia was admitted as an attorney of the High Court and obtained her right of appearance in the High Court in 2018.

Articles by Felicia Hlophe

How the retirement regulatory landscape is changing

By Felicia Hlophe on 23 Sep 2025

Viewing time: 45 mins

The local retirement market has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by major regulatory changes. Felicia Hlophe, senior legal advis...

Navigating the complexities of advising non-resident clients

By Meagan Fraser and Felicia Hlophe on 26 Mar 2025

Viewing time: 17 mins

In today's globalised world, advisers are increasingly engaging with non-resident clients who maintain financial ties locally. Meanwhile, legislative changes...

Two-pot: Insights, updates and trends so far

By Felicia Hlophe and Meagan Fraser on 26 Mar 2025

Viewing time: 31 mins

With March 2025 marking seven months of the two-pot retirement system, it is an opportune time to reflect on key lessons, trends and challenges. At the Tax a...

The three essentials of estate planning

By Felicia Hlophe on 13 Sep 2024

Reading time: 5 mins

Dying without having a valid will in place is a sure recipe for family conflict. Yet, according to statistics from the High Court, 85% of South Africans don'...

How divorce may impact occupational retirement fund savings

By Felicia Hlophe on 18 Apr 2024

Reading time: 9 mins

Felicia Hlophe, legal adviser at Allan Gray, explains the possible consequences of a divorce for members of occupational retirement funds, such as the Allan...

What happens to your minor children when you die?

By Felicia Hlophe on 28 Jul 2022

Reading time: 11 mins

While undoubtedly the worst-case scenario to consider, as parents, we need to make sure our children’s needs are accounted for in the tragic event of our...