Industry Updates
There is more to choosing an umbrella fund than costs
The Umbrella Fund Study of 100 participating employers within commercial umbrella funds has been asking two questions relating to the factors to consider when choosing an umbrella fund. Read more about these questions by clicking the link below.
The gift of not being dependent
Leaving behind an inheritance for your children might be what we strive for as we get older, but the gift of not being dependent on them in your old age, might be a more realistic goal.
New trends can only benefit the industry
We are entering into an interesting phase in the future development of the financial services industry.
We need to work longer to live longer, and save harder
Average household wealth in South Africa appears to be headed backwards, and that's even before our downgrade to junk status.
Stress is making us sick
Over the last year, long-term insurers have experienced higher-than-expected claims ratios, especially when it comes to stress-related illnesses and death.
Key trends shaping the employee benefits landscape in 2017
The massive growth of commercial umbrella funds are all having a marked impact on South Africa's employee benefits industry.