"Unlocking women's potential is the key to driving future-ready human capital. This Women's Month, we call on organisations to recognise that EVP initiatives are no longer mere corporate programs, but should be bold investments in women's advancement,…
"These reforms align South Africa's pension fund regulatory framework with international best practices, ensuring stronger member protection and improved sector governance for the benefit of all retirement fund members," writes Lenee Green and…
"A new generation is entering the workforce while supporting parents and grandparents who can't afford to retire. Going forward, they'll likely be trying to build futures of their own in an economy where people may work well past their retirement…
“The combination of longer lives and rising healthcare costs means retirees face a double risk - outliving their savings and carrying a heavier medical burden in later years. Unfortunately, retirement planning hasn’t kept pace with the new challenges…
"Despite the enormous sums involved, and the critical importance of these benefits to vulnerable families, there is often litigation surrounding section 37C of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 (PFA) and its application.," says Nicolette van…
"This is more than a workplace issue. It highlights a deeper national challenge: financial exclusion. Without the ability to save or insure against risk, workers are left vulnerable. A single accident, illness, or job loss can push entire families…
"When people are empowered and engaged in an environment where talent is cultivated and potential unlocked, they flourish. But when the workplace is marred by stigma, discrimination, or harmful behaviours, the impact on mental health and overall…
“This is not just a research finding; it’s a quiet crisis. It reflects a deep and persistent anxiety that many women live with every day - and it’s driven by structural, economic and social inequalities that women did not create,” says Oletilwe…
"In the same way as buying a car involves choosing a type of vehicle and then deciding on a specific brand or model, investing entails selecting both the type of product and its underlying investment instruments i.e. the types of funds or asset…
"There were several complaints against the fund and the lack of its response reflects a disregard of the Pension Funds Act, its rules and the best interests of members, thus the report to the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) for action…
"The consumer portion of this year's study showed that respondents expected to retire comfortably at 60. However, a separate piece of work by Sanlam Corporate - our Age of Confidence research - showed a starkly different picture," says Kanyisa…
"Financial security at retirement is increasingly being determined not by how much you save - but by when you retire. We need a model that cushions individuals from unpredictable shocks and gives them confidence that their efforts will translate…
"The Tribunal's refusal to condone the late application for reconsideration underscores a broader principle: there is a distinct pension fund litigation legal framework, and those who ignore it do so at their peril," says Mzwakhe Poswa, Senior…
Tumiso Chidi, Channel Enablement Specialist at Momentum Savings, is on the verge of retiring. He shares his avoidance dance with reality until his decision on what to do next.
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