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Mobilising US-Africa pension funds to invest in African infrastructure

Mobilising US-Africa pension funds to invest in African infrastructure

18 April 2018

Highly attractive infrastructure and private equity investment opportunities abound in Africa, but foreign pension funds’ willingness to invest in the region will depend on a more stable political and regulatory environment, and the availability of local peers to collaborate and co-invest in projects.

Don’t let VAT increase eat into your pension savings

Don’t let VAT increase eat into your pension savings

06 April 2018

Even if you are one of the lucky ones who can just brush off this week’s VAT increase as inconsequential, a lack of care might result in a little pain growing into a much bigger one over the long term, says 10X Investments’ Emma Heap.

Bolster your retirement savings by reducing your monthly tax burden

Bolster your retirement savings by reducing your monthly tax burden

27 March 2018

If you earn a monthly salary of R100 000 and you were given a legal and above-board option that would result in a tax saving of R1.8 million over 20 years, would you take it?

How much is JustEnough to ensure health for all?

How much is JustEnough to ensure health for all?

26 March 2018

Giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship is the key message behind World Health Day that is celebrated on 7 April every year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) wants countries to invest in ‘Health for All’, which is their theme for 2018. By investing in health care and financial protection, someone’s health (and hence life expectancy) and lifestyle can improve.

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The benefits of increasing offshore exposure in post-retirement

The benefits of increasing offshore exposure in post-retirement

19 March 2018
The gender pay gap and poor retirement outcomes

The gender pay gap and poor retirement outcomes

15 March 2018
Retirement funds and divorce

Retirement funds and divorce

15 March 2018
Budget review – why are retirees so badly off?

Budget review – why are retirees so badly off?

27 February 2018
Retirement funds can reduce financial vulnerability through financial literacy programmes

Retirement funds can reduce financial vulnerability through financial literacy programmes

27 February 2018
Retirement annuities still a great “Tax Neutraliser” despite budget, Says Standard Bank

Retirement annuities still a great “Tax Neutraliser” despite budget, Says Standard Bank

23 February 2018
Post budget commentary : Retirement fund reform perspective

Post budget commentary : Retirement fund reform perspective

22 February 2018
Navigating turbulent retirement investment markets

Navigating turbulent retirement investment markets

22 February 2018