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Products and fees structures need simplifying

01 April 2013

In a competitive environment, cost disclosure enables price comparisons, leads to price competition and results in higher investor return. The practice, however, is met with an almost united “can’t do” response from the industry, with only a few providers disclosing costs to investors. Why? FedGroup Executive, Grant Field’s search for a high-end sound system taught him a few lessons which answer this very question, at least in part.

Under my umbrella

01 April 2013

Why are employers keen on moving into umbrella funds? There are a few reasons why they show interest in doing so, not least because of the fact that economies of scale tend to come into play.

Longevity and the risks that it poses from a retirement planning perspective

01 April 2013

It is no secret that life expectancy has increased over past decades. This is even more relevant in emerging markets due to increased access to medical care and better standards of living. The chart below shows the combined (male and female) life expectancy in South Africa since 2001.

Deciphering the longevity conundrum

01 April 2013

While the South African retirement funds industry has moved away from defined benefit schemes toward defined contribution schemes, many defined benefit schemes have pensioners who continue to rely on the schemes for their retirement income.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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Can “one size fits all” work in the Employee Benefits space?

01 August 2012

Is it time for stand-alone funds to gather under one umbrella?

02 April 2012

It can't be stopped! The self-insurance of employee benefits

02 April 2012

Beneficiary fund industry seeks majority age exemption

02 April 2012

Compulsory retirement funding preservation - can it work?

02 April 2012

Preservation, a double-edged sword

02 April 2012

Get ready! Retirement reform is on the horizon

02 April 2012

Investing, Retiring and the Budget

02 April 2012

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Magazine Archives FAnews & FAnuus / Employee Benefits

Products and fees structures need simplifying

Under my umbrella

Longevity and the risks that it poses from a retirement planning perspective

Deciphering the longevity conundrum

Can “one size fits all” work in the Employee Benefits space?

Is it time for stand-alone funds to gather under one umbrella?

It can't be stopped! The self-insurance of employee benefits

Beneficiary fund industry seeks majority age exemption

Compulsory retirement funding preservation - can it work?

Preservation, a double-edged sword

Get ready! Retirement reform is on the horizon

Investing, Retiring and the Budget