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SA’s real retirement age is 80, according to Sanlam Corporate’s recent findings

28 January 2025 | Straight Talk

Most of us think we’ll retire at 65. However, the reality is quite different. According to Sanlam Corporate’s internal member data, South Africa’s true retirement age – the age at which most citizens can afford to retire comfortably – is closer to 80. Kanyisa Mkhize, CEO of Sanlam Corporate, calls for collaboration among the country's corporates, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in the retirement funding industry to create a more sustainable working environment where more South Africans can retire comfortably

Trump’s abrasive leadership style could teach the GNU a thing or two

26 January 2025 | The Stage

Incoming United States (US) President Donald Trump wasted no time stirring things up, using his 21 January 2025 inauguration event to sign a stack of abrasive and far-reaching executive orders, setting the tone for the next four years. You can love or hate him as a person, but you cannot fault him for taking immediate action on his pre-election promises. At first glance, your writer wished that South Africa’s (SA) Government of National Unity (GNU) could emulate this no-nonsense approach to governance. However, the wish was fleeting, quickly tempered by the sobering realisation that, in the domestic context, such an approach could all too easily backfire, a classic case of ‘being careful what you wish for.’ This thinking will crystallise over the coming paragraphs.

Is your financial advisory practice prepared for the future?

14 January 2025 | Featured Story

As the financial advisory industry evolves, the need for robust succession planning has become more critical than ever. FAnews spoke to Laurence Muller, Masthead Finance Di-rector and Chief Operating Officer, who provides an in-depth analysis of the current trends, challenges, and best practices shaping succession planning within financial adviso-ry practices.

New Year 2025: This time it will be different

13 January 2025 | Straight Talk

New Year presents a solid opportunity for brokers and financial advisers to reach out to clients and reflect on whether their insurance and investment portfolios are needs- and risk-appropriate. You can view this period alongside the annual tax year end as times when your clients will probably be thinking about their business and personal finances, making it easier for you to engage with them on finance-related decision making.

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Avoid sullying your reputation with flawed financial market forecasts

10 January 2025 | The Stage

Compliance: when ‘good enough’ is so last year

10 December 2024 | The Stage

The ‘where Lambo’ crowd go gaga as bitcoin powers on through $100k

06 December 2024 | Straight Talk

Seven key insights from SA’s non-life brokers

25 November 2024 | Featured Story

Financial advisers and fund managers prepare for challenges and opportunities in 2025

24 November 2024 | Straight Talk

Trump win could be tough for South Africa, other emerging markets

08 November 2024 | Straight Talk

What’s inside… FAnews Magazine November 2024

08 November 2024 | The Stage

Mutterings about lower inflation target could scupper rate cut prospects

27 October 2024 | Straight Talk

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