Sanlam: clients need advisers’ counsel in a more fragmented world
Global shocks may be getting harder to forecast, and the real task is constructing portfolios that can withstand a wider range of outcomes.
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‘At least one’ rate hike likely if inflation worsens
Fuel-price shocks, sticky services inflation, and global pressures are making it harder for the SARB to keep inflation anchored near its new goal, says Sanlam.
Medscheme secures Sisonke administration mandate
The appointment strengthens Medscheme’s foothold in the employer-based healthcare sector.
Sanlam links health and wealth in advice model shift
The group plans to combine healthcare and financial data to refine risk assessment and product pricing.
Emerging car brands gain ground – but risk still drives insurance costs
Interest in newer vehicle brands is rising among South African buyers, but theft trends and repair costs continue to shape premiums and the real cost of ownership.
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.
Sanlam’s business engines: a look at the group’s 2025 performance
A breakdown of the results shows how the group’s main business clusters performed as it continues repositioning for growth across South Africa, Africa, and India.
Sanlam share dips after results despite strong operating growth
Sanlam reported record new business volumes and strong client inflows in 2025, but several weaker headline indicators drew investor attention following the results release.
Why Sanlam’s headline earnings fell despite strong business growth
Currency movements, bond market distortions, reinsurance losses, and strategic investment spending combined to weigh on Sanlam’s reported results.
Life cover nominations still valid despite administrative slip
A signed nomination received during the policyholder’s lifetime satisfied the contractual requirements despite an incorrect policy number.
Sanlam launches prepaid funeral cover for irregular-income earners
Clients can pay upfront for three, six, or twelve months of cover, offering an alternative to monthly debit-order policies.
Bonitas commits to co-operating with CMS investigation
After concluding its section 43 inquiry into Bonitas, the CMS has determined that the allegations merit a further forensic investigation.
Advice is evolving from transactions to trusted relationships
The industry is moving beyond sales models towards relationship-led, purpose-driven engagement built on trust, transparency, and technology.
Sanlam’s AI Coach expands into healthcare
Sanlam Studios’ upgraded AI Coach now offers guidance on medical aid, primary care and gap cover.
Sanlam’s new business up 7% as insurance and inflows offset flat life sales
The net result from financial services grew by 20% to about R8.08bn, with general insurance the standout in the six months to the end of June.
Competition Commission backs Fedhealth–Medshield merger
Fedhealth’s acquisition of Medshield comes after Sanlam named Fedhealth its exclusive open medical scheme partner.
Competition Tribunal clears TymeBank–Sanlam loan book deal
TymeBank and Sanlam will form SanlamTyme JVCo, combining digital banking muscle with lending expertise in a R5bn unsecured loan book partnership.
