Howard Buck and Grant Base, both Consulting Actuaries at Keystone Actuarial Solutions Effects of the Two Pot system The Two Pot system, which came into effect on 1 September...
Closing a fund needs a clear plan
Sakkie Hurd, Independent Trustee and Principal Officer The forward-looking component of the fund's closing plan is a multi-faceted one, with many inter-linked and inter-dependent...
The Benefits of Online Learning
Toni Cantin, Head of the ICTS Academy In today's world, continuous learning is vital for professional growth, and the retirement fund industry is no different. Professionals in this...
Unpacking the economic implications of SA’s two-pot reform
Ndivhuho Netshitenzhe, Senior Economist at Stanlib SA’s much-anticipated two-pot retirement system will take effect on 1 September 2024. Under the new system, retirement fund members...
Understanding the three Rs of the two-pot retirement system
Natasha Huggett-Henchie, Principal Consultant at NMG Benefits The two-pot system will be officially implemented on the 1st of September 2024. And it’s possible you’re feeling a bit...
Sentiment towards sustainable investment remains strong despite recent negativity
Andy Howard, Global Head of Sustainable Investment at Schroders Headlines surrounding sustainability and sustainable investment have clearly shifted. During 2021-22, coverage was...
When to re-evaluate your investment
Paul Hutchinson, Sales Manager at Ninety One When markets are volatile, investors would be forgiven for wanting to make portfolio changes as a way of trying to stay in control....
Pension Funds Adjudicator publishes communication on the two-pot system
Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor, Sanlam Corporate The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) published its latest communication last week which specifically deals with...
Will the two-pot retirement system improve or worsen the preservation rules of your retirement fund?
Shaun Duddy, Head of Product Development at Allan Gray Although the primary objective of the two-pot retirement system – set to be implemented on 1 September 2024 – is to improve...
July CPI plunge to 4.6% is supportive of an interest rate cut
Sanisha Packirisamy, Economist at Momentum Investments As reported by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) the consumer price index (CPI or headline inflation) eased markedly from 5.1%...
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