Retirement Planning

For many South Africans, retirement planning is seen as an accumulation exercise. However, the real challenge begins when the pay cheque stops, requiring careful thought about…

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

Compliance with pension payments is high, despite high staff turnover

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

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.