Retirement

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Why umbrella funds belong in your EVP strategy

Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services, unpacks how Umbrella Funds can help South African businesses rethink their Employee Value Proposition and safeguard long-term savings — while easing administrative burdens.
Grant Alexander, Founder and Director, Private Client Holdings

Timing [time in] is everything

It is important that investors do not derisk their portfolios too early and reduce their potential returns as they could face financial shortfalls in their later years. Grant Alexander, Founder and Director at Private Client Holdings explains why.
Two-Component Retirement System

Two-Component Retirement System

Pamela Wolmarans, Head of Pension Actual at Independent Actuaries & Consultants, explains that the Two-Component Retirement System aims to strike a balance between providing access to "emergency funds" and promoting mandatory savings for retirement.
key insights on two-pot retirement system

Key insights on two-pot retirement system

Alexforbes released key insights and trends from the implementation of the two-pot retirement system, a significant change to South Africa’s retirement fund sector introduced on 1 September 2024.
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Addressing key risks in a retirement portfolio

One of the challenges advisors face when preparing and managing a client’s retirement plan is to reduce the risk of the client running out...
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What does the Two-Pot System mean for my legacy

September marked the introduction of the two-pot system of access to retirement savings for South Africans. Capital Legacy National Manager of Succession Planning and High Advice, Ken Newport, explains how Two Pot will – and won’t – impact your legacy.
Kobus Kleyn, CFP®, Tax and Fiduciary Practitioner, Kainos Wealth

The two-pot (three-component) system

Kobus Kleyn, Kainos Wealth, emphasizes the significant implications of the new two-pot system holds for financial advisors and their clients.
Professor Liezel Alsemgeest, Director: School of Financial Planning Law, UFS

Leveraging gamification for enhanced retirement preparedness among millennials

Prof. Liezel Alsemgeest, director at the School of Financial Planning Law at UFS, emphasizes that in the dynamic field of financial planning, innovative methods are crucial for engaging and educating today's workforce.
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Post-retirement income options amid potentially higher inflation

Inflation is the risk that investors will face in retirement. This requires careful navigation when selecting your retirement income options, argues Coronation.
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The two-pot retirement system: looking beyond 1 September 2024

The two-pot system represents a pivotal change in how South Africans save for retirement. By encouraging preservation and providing early access to a portion of savings, the reform balances immediate financial needs with long-term retirement security.
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