Investors come to a balanced fund because they want growth
Investing in our continent enables much-needed growth and economic development, and can offer strong returns
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
‘Independent financial advice is still important’
Your employee pension is often inadequate for your retirement needs
The Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop is creating vital skills and employment
Governance is good because the trustees worked in the industry, are fund members and undergo training during the year
Compliance with pension payments is high, despite high staff turnover
Retirement industry stakeholders can improve both the country’s retirement and socioeconomic conditions
Promoting a culture of saving can help to turn the economy around – particularly for African women
There’s a growing population of pensioners seeking community retirement
The only way to avoid poverty when you’re old is to put enough away while you are earning
A living annuity is a popular retirement choice but it has to be carefully managed
Newly-implemented tax laws are aimed at encouraging the type of saving that will provide stability to South Africans in their twilight years.
One way to prevent running out of money is to retire later – say at 95. Zuma is a sprightly 73 now.
New products using passive investment vehicles could offer South Africans bigger pensions for less.
Companies are losing experienced staff through counter-productive policies, analyst says.
In a bid to improve savings the treasury explores fee cuts, which may effect the financial sector.
New laws will be introduced this year to regulate the retirement industry, as part of the government’s plan to encourage South Africans to save.
Foundation invests over R160-million a year in areas where early investment can deliver long-term socioeconomic growth
The Kachere Development Programme is the social development arm of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia founded by the Reverend Dennis Milanzi.
The Field Band Foundation started in 1997 as a youth skills development programme in rural and urban areas.
Praise for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma when she was elected chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Enke: Make Your Mark is a youth entrepreneurship organisation creating a network of young South Africans to take action on urgent social issues.
One Man Can is a powerful campaign that works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity.
Anglo American established an enterprise development arm called Zimele in 1989.
Open Africa has forged a unique model that has had a significant impact in far-flung corners of Southern Africa.
With their focus on returns and profitability, conventional financial institutions often exclude millions of people who need their services.
Momentum Fund chose to focus its CSI initiatives in areas where there seemed to be gaps in social development support.
Three projects were considered for the award
A night in prison is what guests at the 2012 Drivers of Change and Investing in the Future awards were invited to
LifeLine received its first call on Saturday March 16 1963 in Sydney, Australia