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

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

New Year 2025: This time it will be different

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.

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

The ‘where Lambo’ crowd were in rapture this week as the world’s dominant cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC), finally breached the USD100 000,00 level. Disciples of the digital gamble had United States (US) President elect Donald Trump to thank for the latest surge, as the market welcomed his preferred candidate to head up the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).