Fairheads has over many years advocated and lobbied for the age at which lump sum death benefits are paid to the dependants of deceased retirement fund members to be increased from age 18 to 21....
Investing for a carbon free world: Investors support an inclusive transition post COP26
With the UN bringing world leaders together at COP26, the finance sector played an integral role in the discussions for the first time ever, with net zero emissions at the centre of climate talks....
New study reveals key factors hindering C-Suite implementation of sustainability strategies
New study reveals key factors hindering C-Suite implementation of sustainability strategies Business Sustainability Partner at Mazars in South Africa, Bongiwe Mbunge offers a practical roadmap for...
Alexander Forbes announces appointment of Mr Daniel Mminele as Board Member and Chair Designate
Mr Aaron Daniel Mminele has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and chair designate of the board of directors of Alexander Forbes (board) and member of the nominations and...
General Household Survey, 2020
Statistics South Africa released its social and household service delivery statistics, with data showing that early childhood development was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent...
Sustainable Investing: Main driver of SA investor interest is Sustainable Impact
We have all heard the story: sustainable funds are in high demand. By the middle of 2021, their assets had reached an unprecedented $2.3 trillion, mainly driven by continued growth in the European...
Now is the time to lock in market gains
Fresh uncertainties created by the announcement of the Covid-19 Omicron variant could have people looking in earnest for certainty around their finances. And for those considering their retirement...
Santam Announces Appointment Of Group Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Santam Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Tavaziva (‘Tava’) Madzinga to succeed Lizé Lambrechts as the Santam Group Chief Executive. He will be appointed as...
Second major fuel price hike in one month to hit South Africans hard
Another fuel price hike and SA consumers are feeling the pinch. Just weeks after the previous hike left us reeling, consumers will now pay a further 81 cents more per litre of petrol, and up to 75...
How the investment industry can further back South Africa
A new report on stewardship in South Africa has been launched today by investment firm RisCura. “Moving the Needle – Stewardship in South Africa” is the result of research into fifty-two South...
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