Natasha Huggett-Henchie, Consulting Actuary at NMG Benefits Many retirees feel like they’ve won the lotto when they see the total of their pension savings. But this initial excitement...
Lessons from the Springboks: A new approach to diversification
Willem le Roux, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager South Africans have watched Rassie Erasmus challenge convention, shuffle combinations and make the...
Day 2 at IRFA: Outcomes that matter
Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet If day one of the 2026 IRFA Conference in Cape Town was about understanding the changing world around retirement funds, day two was about what that...
Q2 growth contraction largely anticipated
Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa Yesterday’s numbers for the second quarter GDP were in line with expectations, based on the geopolitical shocks that were provided to...
Day 1 at IRFA: Navigating a new world and a new normal
Nathalie Burrows, Editor at EBnet The first day of the 2026 IRFA Conference in Cape Town made one thing clear: retirement funds are operating in a world that is changing faster,...
Unauthorised funeral policy deductions – SASSA grant recipients
Adv John Simpson, the FAIS Ombud The Office noted media reports that consumers, most notably the elderly, have reported unauthorised funeral policy premium deductions against their...
South African women are urged to treat prevention a financial priority
Damian McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Health As women continue to carry significant household and financial responsibilities, Momentum Health is urging South Africans to...
Who is really benefiting from your investment? Are hidden costs draining your portfolios?
Frikkie van Loggerenberg, CEO of IFSA Asset Managers Most South African investors spend their energy tracking market performance and chasing returns. Very few track the costs that are...
Navigating the next phase of sustainable finance – why measuring impact now matters
John Anderson, Managing Executive: Investment at Sanlam Corporate More than half (57%) of standalone employer funds now require their investment managers to incorporate responsible...
Should cautious investors still seek returns offshore?
Mark Dunley-Owen, Portfolio Manager at Orbis, Allan Gray’s offshore partner How should investors balance risk and return during periods of volatility and uncertainty when investing...
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