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

28 January 2025

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

13 January 2025

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

06 December 2024

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).

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

24 November 2024

If you are involved in financial advising or fund management, the month or two around year-end becomes a frenzied blur of reporting on portfolio performances and forecasting asset class returns for the coming period. As a journalist, your inbox bulges with invites to ‘2024 review’ and ‘outlook for 2025’ in-person events and webinars.

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

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04 October 2024

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23 August 2024

Range of living annuity outcomes supports hands-on financial advice through retirement

28 June 2024

Horror rape and murder conviction statistics set the scene for SA’s financial crime free-for-all

14 June 2024

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