There had been a trickle of concern about the rising risk of Chinese regulation of the technology sector ever since the Ant Group IPO was scuppered at the last minute in November last year. But in...
Living annuities: Innovation essential to achieve growth and income
When faced with high withdrawals, increasing longevity and a low returns environment, delivering smooth returns and growth for retirees requires innovation and out-the-box thinking. For its Living...
Pressure on pensions: How to successfully fund Africa over time
With an estimated 85% of Africa’s population informally employed, the traditional pension fund model faces a growing challenge. Innovative long-term savings products for this ever-increasing cohort...
Parity or glass cliff: Appointing women leaders only during crisis should trigger introspection
Appointing women leaders only during a crisis should trigger introspection and open opportunities to address gender bias head-on, argues Prabashini Moodley, Managing Director, Old Mutual Corporate...
Why South Africa’s confidence runs deep
Sanlam is not only confident about South Africa’s future, electing to invest in the country – but says there are strong signs that growth prospects in South Africa and Africa are imminent and real....
Seeing compliance differently allows for the best business flow
Compliance can be low on the list of importance when businesses are struggling to keep their heads above water, due to concerns brought on by Covid-19, the economic uncertainty in the country and...
Life’s financial trade-offs to help you retire better
People often need support to make the most of their money to live better and retire better. The right support at the right time means that better choices are possible because they’re based on a good...
Progress is finally being made by the retirement fund industry
We’ve always said that, as an industry, we cannot possibly believe that retirement is the only important financial consideration in every member’s life. Now with National Treasury’s proposed...
South Africa’s looming mental health crisis
In 2020, mental health accounted for 19% of Sanlam’s disability claims – up 11% from 2019. While the numbers are too low to read much into this, the increase is consistent with findings that...
Comment on recent news about proposals for a state pension
While 10X welcomes anything that advances the discussion on the topic of South Africans preparing financially for their old age, the furore in the media this week about the “proposed compulsory...
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