In the world of retirement savings, there's always a shiny new thread tempting investors to weave a different pattern. The idea that you can jump in and out of markets at just the right moment to improve returns is alluring. Who wouldn't want to avoid the...
In the final quarter of 2025 and early into 2026, several material legal and regulatory developments have emerged that directly affect the retirement funds sector. Staying informed about these changes is essential for industry participants.The following...
Group Chief Economist PSG Financial Services PSG Financial Services has appointed economist Johann Els as Group Chief Economist, effective 1 December 2025. Els joined PSG with over 35 years' experience spanning economic strategy, financial markets and public policy....
Portfolio Manager Sanlam Investment Group Sanlam Investment Group has appointed Rachma Ismail as a portfolio manager from 1 February 2026, leveraging her deep expertise in credit analysis and private debt portfolios. Rachma joins the asset manager from the South...
CIO of Systematic Strategies Momentum Asset Management Momentum Asset Management announced the appointment of Mario Fisher as Chief Investment Officer: Systematic Strategies, effective 15 January 2026, further strengthening its quantitative and systematic investing...
Executive Director Just Share Just Share announced the appointment of Nicole Martens as their new Executive Director, effective 1 February 2026. Nicole brings a wealth of relevant skills and experience to Just Share, with a career spanning investment, stewardship,...
Chief Risk Officer Momentum Insure Momentum Insure announced the appointment of Francois Venter as Chief Risk Officer (CRO), effective 1 January 2026. Venter, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience across global insurance and investment markets,...
The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill marks a decisive shift in how financial services will be regulated in South Africa. Yet COFI should not be misunderstood as simply another compliance regime layered onto an already complex regulatory...
The South African financial sector is on the cusp of a profound transformation, with the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill poised to redefine the regulatory landscape for all financial institutions, including retirement funds. The Institute of...
Sanlam Investments has announced that its transaction with Ninety One is now effective, thereby formalising a long-term strategic relationship between two of South Africa's leading asset managers. The agreement strengthens Sanlam's underlying investment...