by Riana | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorised
By Vernon Wessels South Africa’s R7.8-trillion investment and pension industry must contribute more to the country’s development – and drop the idea that they’ll forego higher returns – or face the risk of being compelled to do so. The African National Congress (ANC)...
by Riana | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorised
By Rob Rose “We’re two weeks away from the biggest change in our pension system, so there are not a lot of people in the industry who’re sleeping soundly at the moment,” Michelle Acton, retirement reform executive at Old Mutual, tells Today’s Trustee. From September,...
by Riana | Jul 22, 2024 | Uncategorised
By Vernon Wessels For many, retirement planning goes beyond numbers; it’s a deeply emotional issue where immediate needs or desires often take precedence over future security. While many recognise the importance of saving for when they’re older, the high cost of...
by Riana | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorised
By Vernon Wessels Signs of a late surge in support for the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the election suggests the party may be able to retain control of the government without needing the backing of radical groups like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)....
by Riana | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorised
By Vernon Wessels The investment case for SA Inc shares has brightened — and not just because they’ve been in the dark for so long. Relentless selling by foreign investors, coupled with the loosening of rules in 2022 that allowed pension funds to hike their offshore...
by Riana | Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorised
By Vernon Wessels A monumental R216m fine and the subsequent arrest of an individual peddling crypto-investment opportunities in South Africa and Namibia with annual returns of up to 669% underlines a simple warning: if an opportunity seems too good to be true, it...
