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Deferred guarantee to redefine retirement outcomes

Deferred guarantee to redefine retirement outcomes

01 September 2025

The question of whether clients are better off in a fixed annuity, a living annuity or some form of hybrid of the two has long been a source of discussion. But emerging thinking suggests that a sustainable pension through a longer retirement requires a combination of innovative product design and smarter financial and lifestyle behaviour choices. FAnews attended a recent media round table themed ‘Rethinking retirement in a world of longer life’ to explore how advisers can help clients achieve the best possible retirement outcomes.

Retiring at 80? Investment Strategies in an Age of Living Longer

Retiring at 80? Investment Strategies in an Age of Living Longer

27 August 2025

When I first heard that the real average retirement age in South Africa is 80, I wasn’t surprised. Most members retire with just 20% to 30% of their final income.

How can we share responsibility to solve SA’s retirement crisis?

How can we share responsibility to solve SA’s retirement crisis?

27 August 2025

Picture this: you’re financially supporting your 79-year-old Gogo. You’re also competing with her for the same job.

Discovery Invest launches unique retirement solution for increased longevity

Discovery Invest launches unique retirement solution for increased longevity

25 August 2025

People are living longer than ever thanks to advances in healthcare technology, better disease prevention and generally healthier lifestyles.

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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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Death benefits in the retirement funds world

Death benefits in the retirement funds world

14 August 2025

SA Women retire with 21% less than men, says new data from Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits

SA Women retire with 21% less than men, says new data from Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits

05 August 2025

Retirement Savings: Realising the Power of Women’s Financial Independence

Retirement Savings: Realising the Power of Women’s Financial Independence

04 August 2025

Saving for Retirement Is Your Personal Comrades

Saving for Retirement Is Your Personal Comrades

23 July 2025

Saving for a Longer Life

Saving for a Longer Life

07 July 2025

From Policy to People: How the Two-Pot System is Reshaping Retirement

From Policy to People: How the Two-Pot System is Reshaping Retirement

03 July 2025

Only 10% of respondents are planning to fully retire at 60

Only 10% of respondents are planning to fully retire at 60

26 June 2025

2025 Sanlam Benchmark Survey: Nearly half of respondents call for school-level financial education

2025 Sanlam Benchmark Survey: Nearly half of respondents call for school-level financial education

19 June 2025

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