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Challenges in retirement reform

21 November 2012

The Government’s strategy towards retirement reform poses some interesting contradictions. On the one hand the cost of advice is being targeted by government as being the main contributor to the high costs of savings for individuals through intermediary c

A Reality Check on the Outlook for Retirement Funds

20 November 2012

Compelling research on the way global market volatility, lower returns and increased life expectancy are set to impact on savings, has signalled warning bells for South Africans. These compounding factors will put pressure on South Africans who are planni

Who is looking after your pension funds?

06 November 2012

Retirees are often left destitute by the shenanigans of their pension fund administrators. The good news is that there is legislation in place to protect their life savings and make sure those in charge of their money stay in line.

Retirement benefits for lower income groups need far more attention, says Simeka

26 October 2012

: In its latest retirement reform discussion paper, the National Treasury has raised concerns about what it terms ‘inadequate rating’ in conventional annuities. “Inadequate rating could, for example, make annuities expensive for the poor and sick, who may

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Procrastination has serious consequences when it comes to saving for retirement

26 October 2012

Consumers must take responsibility for successful retirement planning

09 October 2012

SA Retirement funds set for lower returns

01 October 2012

Financial reforms to have significant regulatory impacts on SA pension fund investments

01 October 2012

Plan retirement seven years ahead

01 October 2012

Considerations when investing for retirement

25 September 2012

Meritum Umbrella funds initiate strategic broker engagements

19 September 2012

National Treasury again stressed that pension fund trustees should pay more attention to passive investing as an option

13 September 2012

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Retirement / General

Challenges in retirement reform

A Reality Check on the Outlook for Retirement Funds

Who is looking after your pension funds?

Retirement benefits for lower income groups need far more attention, says Simeka

Procrastination has serious consequences when it comes to saving for retirement

Consumers must take responsibility for successful retirement planning

SA Retirement funds set for lower returns

Financial reforms to have significant regulatory impacts on SA pension fund investments

Plan retirement seven years ahead

Considerations when investing for retirement

Meritum Umbrella funds initiate strategic broker engagements

National Treasury again stressed that pension fund trustees should pay more attention to passive investing as an option