Industry Updates
Group Risk – increase in group life and disability insurance costs
Michele Jennings, CEO of Sanlam Group Risk, discusses managing the increase in group life and disability insurance costs as a result of the impact of Covid.
The FSCA plans to name employers who are in arrears with their contribution payments
In a communication distributed In a communication distributed on 9 June 2022 (attached), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced plans to disclose the names of the retirement funds and employers who are in arrears.
Holistic care now front and centre in Employee Benefits post pandemic, finds Sanlam Benchmark Survey
The retirement industry is in a uniquely strong position to impact the lives of South Africans as it is the largest source of invested assets in the country. The 2022 Sanlam Benchmark Survey sought to look ahead and to establish how the retirement industry can adapt to the vastly changed world.
Technology, market forces and innovation will improve member retirement outcomes
Umbrella funds are the single most effective vehicle for reforming the South African retirement fund industry. The opportunities that rest in their economies of scale - their ability to reach thousands of employers and hundreds of thousands of employees - will be the most efficient way to improve the retirement outcomes for South Africans. This is the view of David Gluckman, Chairperson of the Sanlam Umbrella Fund.
2022 Budget Speech Commentary
Read more on how the 2022 Budget Speech affects you.
Retirement Benefits Consulting Masterclass
A panel of experts discuss the benefits of consulting via digital engagement and its advantages.