Financial inclusion high, financial health low: insurers face outcomes test
With only 16% of South Africans financially healthy, insurers are being pushed to prove that products deliver real value when customers need them most.
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Gambling surge strains retirement savings and prompts tax response
Old Mutual findings and industry commentary show gambling is reshaping spending, eroding savings, and drawing policy attention, with implications for employers and advisers.
Start the year strong: how advisers can help clients reset their insurance foundations
Momentum Insure’s chief actuary, Rudolf Britz, urges advisers to guide clients through an annual insurance review in January – a simple yet powerful step to protect goals, reduce worry, and enable financial growth.
Avoid the January debt hangover: experts share festive spending tips
Experts urge South Africans to plan, set budgets, and prioritise essentials to enjoy the holidays without starting the year in debt.
Sanlam’s AI Coach expands into healthcare
Sanlam Studios’ upgraded AI Coach now offers guidance on medical aid, primary care and gap cover.
AI-driven plans reinforce the value of financial advisers
Advisers can highlight their human edge by spotting common gaps in AI-generated DIY plans, from overconfidence in returns to blind spots in risk protection.
An out-of-date will can be as risky as having no will at all
Marriage, divorce, children, or business changes – life doesn’t stand still, and neither should your will. Wills Week is a reminder to act now.
South Africans need spending discipline to turn financial plans into reality
Fewer people are pausing contributions or dipping into investments, yet many doubt they’ll have enough for a comfortable retirement, according to the Savings & Investment Monitor.
Link between size of household investments and financial advice
The research also finds that South Africans turn to advisers primarily in times of uncertainty or when faced with a personal crisis.
Future-proofing financial advice: key strategies for a changing landscape
Alexforbes’s Gielie de Swardt shares insights on optimising client engagement, leveraging partnerships, and adapting to tech advancements.
When money matters: understanding the link between financial stress and mental health
Financial stress frequently appears in the workplace as anxiety, which can develop into depression, increased absenteeism, and substance abuse.
