The FSCA has released new research into the cryptocurrency market in South Africa, and looks set to license its first group of operators in the next few months. What does this mean for your pension fund?
A quick industry read
What the great bond revival means for your pension
The government’s medium-term budget policy statement, or “mini budget”, will be delivered on 1 November and all eyes are on how National Treasury will balance lower tax receipts with a staunch resistance to cut spending.
Relief, as two-pots set to shift to 2025
So, just as Today’s Trustee argued in our September to November edition, it has now become clear to policymakers that the new two-pot retirement systems isn’t doable by March next year. In October, National Treasury conceded as much in Parliament.
Soaring “margin of safety” in bonds boosts appeal
Higher yields boost returns prospects and offer a historically large cushion against potential losses.
Hedge funds offer a steady hand amid emotional tides of investing
Faced with conflicting signs over where financial markets are heading, investors often get caught in trends that result in vicious swings in their investment portfolios when there are ways to avoid these pitfalls.
What surveys really tell us about SA’s obstacles to saving
From misconceptions to inaccurately anticipating future needs, a lot of South Africans are failing to prioritise retirement savings, erroneously believing that, currently, money’s just too tight to mention.
Seeking an Independent Trustee: Are you the right person for our Fund?
The Construction Industry Retirement Benefit Fund is in need of an Independent Trustee.
Grasping for the (few) rays of sunlight
Should pension fund trustees be factoring in a (marginally) sunnier prognosis in South Africa?
Hedge funds thrive as market turmoil alters investor behaviour
Trustees of pension funds and retail investors need continued coaching on the value of hedge funds if the industry wants to keep...