
The quiet revolution in retirement fund costs
Despite two decades of growing regulation, administration costs have fallen sharply, leaving more retirement contributions invested for members.

Despite two decades of growing regulation, administration costs have fallen sharply, leaving more retirement contributions invested for members.

Actuarial calculations may affect the costs and time for defined-benefit fund withdrawals, depending on the rules of the fund and the complexity involved.

The Cabinet is considering introducing new asset classes to leverage retirement savings for industrial financing.

The Sanlam Benchmark Survey also shows that more respondents are turning to online sources for product information instead of using a personal adviser.

These programmes are having a significant influence on the way people shop, according to the 2024 Sanlam Benchmark Survey.