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Two-buckets versus the 12% NSSF malarkey

06 September 2021

Asset managers plying their trade in South Africa are holding a watching brief over a number of retirement fund proposals that, if implemented, will have a significant impact on retail clients’ disposable incomes and retirement savings outcomes. Their vigil is joined by members of the country’s financial planning community who are justifiably concerned about the impact such changes will have on their clients’ retirement journeys. “We have received many questions [from advisers] on the recent retirement fund proposals,” said Sangeeth Sewnath, Deputy MD at Ninety One, during an interview with the asset manager’s Advisor Services Director, Jaco van Tonder.

Accessing retirement savings before retiring like stepping into quicksand

01 September 2021

The recent announcement that the government is looking at ways to allow people to access their retirement savings in an emergency as from next year may have given many people hope that their financial woes are about to end.

Retiring soon? Here is what you should know about annuities

26 August 2021

Retirement is an important milestone that many of us look forward to with anticipation. Having built up a working lifetime’s worth of retirement savings, selecting the right annuity option to meet your income needs in retirement is important. You need to take the time to consider your income options carefully, which can be a daunting prospect. In this article, we explore the features of annuities to provide you with some guidance.

Life’s financial trade-offs to help you retire better

24 August 2021

People often need support to make the most of their money to live better and retire better. The right support at the right time means that better choices are possible because they’re based on a good understanding of options. Choices that relate to big financial decisions often are best made with expert help from a qualified financial adviser. But there are things that each of us can do for ourselves to make the most of our money.

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