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Pressure on pensions: How to successfully fund Africa over time

Pressure on pensions: How to successfully fund Africa over time

19 August 2021

With an estimated 85% of Africa’s population informally employed, the traditional pension fund model faces a growing challenge. Innovative long-term savings products for this ever-increasing cohort of informal but economically active citizens are urgently required. Products like micro-pensions or other affordable solutions must be brought to market and soon.

Living annuities: Innovation essential to achieve growth and income

Living annuities: Innovation essential to achieve growth and income

19 August 2021

When faced with high withdrawals, increasing longevity and a low returns environment, delivering smooth returns and growth for retirees requires innovation and out-the-box thinking.

Proposed amendments to retirement savings rules must be intentional and specific

Proposed amendments to retirement savings rules must be intentional and specific

18 August 2021

Former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni suggested recently that workers should be able to access a portion of their retirement funds – up to one third - provided that those doing so would use that money ‘in a responsible manner’.

Retirement terminology 101

Retirement terminology 101

17 August 2021

Unfortunately, we don't have to look very far in South Africa to locate frightening statistics about the state of retirement in our country.

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How much do you need to retire comfortably?

How much do you need to retire comfortably?

13 August 2021

National Treasury’s proposed two-bucket system

National Treasury’s proposed two-bucket system

13 August 2021

Recreate Your Future, Rethink Retirement

Recreate Your Future, Rethink Retirement

12 August 2021

Women are less ready for retirement. Here’s how to close the gap

Women are less ready for retirement. Here’s how to close the gap

09 August 2021

Support for access to retirement funds but need to focus on improving savings culture and retirement outcomes in the long term

Support for access to retirement funds but need to focus on improving savings culture and retirement outcomes in the long term

05 August 2021

Retirement planning myths demystified

Retirement planning myths demystified

04 August 2021

Retirement planning today crucial to securing a better future

Retirement planning today crucial to securing a better future

28 July 2021

Six common financial mistakes to avoid in your retirement years

Six common financial mistakes to avoid in your retirement years

28 July 2021

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