Updated version of The Fund in Detail
We release the March 2017 version of The Fund in Detail for the attention of participating employers.
Are umbrella funds changing the retirement industry for the better?
It is generally held that South Africans are not good savers. We know that the household savings rate in this country is far too low.Read more as published in Moneyweb on 28 February 2017
South Africa has been downgraded to ‘junk status’ – what does this mean?
So you've heard about South Africa being downgraded to "junk status" - but what does this all mean and does it affect you?
Participation of a group of companies in the Fund
Employers and members could face dire consequences if each employer in a group of companies is not registered as a separate participating employer in the Sanlam Umbrella Fund.
Changes to Volatility Protection Strategy – implementation update
Enhancements to Volatility Protection Strategy are being implemented and the transition process is being handled in a slow and steady manner.Read more…
Sanlam benchmark survey finds that financial stress is pervasive amongst South Africa’s middle class
Seven out of ten middle class workers experience some form of financial stress according to the findings of the 2017 Sanlam Benchmark Survey.Read more as published in Insurance Gateway on 10 May 2017