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
Governance is good because the trustees worked in the industry, are fund members and undergo training during the year
The Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop is creating vital skills and employment
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
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.
