Bjorn Ladewig, Head of Distribution at Just SA The first 16 days of April 2025 were a scary time for investors, as President Trump’s successive announcements of sweeping tariffs...
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Umbrella fund governance: A view on trustees
Sakkie Hurd, Independent Trustee and Principal Officer In the discission at the recent EBnet In the Moment webinar relating to the future of commercial umbrella funds, much had to be...
Assessing the impact of the new world of work on the stakeholders of business – positive or negative?
Dr Chris Blair, Group CFO of 21st Century “The South African workplace, like many others across the globe, has experienced significant changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic....
The future of work in SA—Why ‘hotelified’ offices to outshine the home advantage
Linda Trim, Director at Giant Leap The war for talent is raging, and South African companies are facing a stark choice: transform the office into a must-visit destination or watch...
A death benefit nomination form is only a guideline, rules PFA
Muvhango Lukhaimane, Pension Funds Adjudicator A death benefit nomination form is a guideline for a provident fund when distributing benefits, as the fund has the discretion to...
Highlights of the 2025 Pension Lawyers Association conference
Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet I was privileged to attend this year’s PLA conference – where, once again, the conference committee was on point with thought-provoking and...
Employer’s failure to intervene renders female pastor successful in constructive dismissal claim
Deon Visagie, Partner & Jamie Jacobs, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel In Makombe v Cape Conference of the Seventh Day Adventists and Others, the Labour Court found that a pastor...
The role of empathetic leadership in creating a culture of psychological safety
Humsha Ramgobin, Group CHRO at Mediclinic Leaders set the tone for workplace culture. They influence performance, productivity, and profitability, and they shape the environment in...
Life annuity rates up 11% this year amidst Trump and GNU chaos
Deane Moore, CEO of Just SA Amidst the massive turmoil in local and global investment markets in the last week, there is good news for pensioners: life annuity rates are up 11% this...
Staying focused on the bigger picture
Alan Wood, Head: Investment Consulting at Simeka Consultants and Actuaries A retirement fund is a long-term investment vehicle. Most defined contribution retirement funds in South...
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