Old Mutual sees strong Q1 as life sales rise and OM Bank customers jump
New life sales rose 28% in the quarter to March, while stronger investment inflows and a better new business margin supported a broadly positive update.
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Two-pot withdrawals surge as repeat claims reshape savings behaviour
Withdrawal activity has spiked again at the start of the new tax year, with data showing repeat claims are becoming entrenched and raising concerns about long-term retirement outcomes.
Old Mutual earnings rise as insurance, investments and Africa drive results
Results from operations rose 13% to R9.8bn as insurance profitability improved and investments crossed R1 trillion in assets under management.
Old Mutual announces chair succession ahead of Manuel’s retirement
Roger Jardine, who joined the Old Mutual board in September 2025, is set to take over as chairman after the June AGM.
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.
Old Mutual to buy majority stake in 10X Investments for R2.2bn
The move accelerates Old Mutual’s retail-direct strategy and strengthens its position in the passive investment market.
Old Mutual warns about ‘Trevor Manuel’ deepfake investment pitches
Manuel’s reminder that only authorised individuals can provide financial product recommendations comes as the FSCA warns about four unlicensed entities/individuals.
An out-of-date will can be as risky as having no will at all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.
Old Mutual lifts earnings by 29% on strong markets and underwriting gains
Results from operations rose 16% to R4.94bn in the six months to June, boosted by a 71% surge in Old Mutual Insure’s contribution.
Old Mutual banks on late-mover edge as OM Bank goes live
CEO Clarence Nethengwe says arriving after rivals has given Old Mutual the chance to learn what customers really want in digital banking.
Two-pot system reshapes behaviour, but retirement gaps remain
The two-pot system has changed how members check balances and withdraw funds, but evidence shows the reform alone won’t fix long-term retirement shortfalls.
Australia’s playbook: what SA can learn to fix its retirement crisis
Old Mutual’s Michelle Acton tells IRFA delegates that Australia’s superannuation system provides a roadmap for boosting coverage and retirement outcomes.
SA’s growth outlook brightens – but personal inflation could dim the gains
Old Mutual’s Johann Els says rising personal inflation could quietly erode household finances and retirement savings – making it vital to save early and more.
Poly-jobbing is the new normal as young South Africans hustle to make ends meet
Old Mutual reports that 75% of 18-to-29-year-olds earn from two or more jobs, with social-media selling and small businesses playing a growing role in income strategies.
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.
Gambling surges as cash-strapped workers bet to make ends meet
Old Mutual warns that an increasing reliance on betting to pay bills or settle debt is eroding financial well-being.
Old Mutual’s risk benefit payouts rise by 4.3% to R14.7bn
The ‘big four’ illnesses made up 73% of severe illness claims; cancer alone accounted for 68%, driven by breast and prostate cancers.
