Symmetry, one of South Africa's leading investment solutions businesses with over R440 billion in assets under management and advice, announced a landmark strategic partnership with Russell Investments, the Seattle-headquartered global investment solutions...
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Old Mutual Private Equity successfully exits Medhold to Sanlam Private Equity
Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE), part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, has signed an agreement to exit Medhold, a leading supplier of world-class medical devices in Southern Africa, from OMPE Fund IV's portfolio, to Sanlam Private Equity - the private...
ICTS Legal Services and S M Equity Holdings Announce Strategic Partnership to propel service delivery in pensions legal consulting
ICTS Legal Service, a leading independent legal consulting firm specialising in pensions law, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with S M Equity Holdings, effective 10 September 2025. This collaboration aims to effectively manage and implement...
Beyond returns: How pension funds can reshape South Africa’s future
As South Africa continues to grapple with economic inequality, infrastructure backlogs, and retirement insecurity, the employee benefits industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. Pension funds - custodians of long term retirement savings - have a unique...
South Africa’s path to compulsory preservation
The two-pot retirement system represents one of the biggest evolutions in the South African retirement industry landscape to date and aims to address two major challenges in retirement planning: leakage and access to emergency savings. Two seemingly...
How to think about beneficiary nominations for retirement funds
Retirement funds provide financial security after the working years. If a retirement fund member dies, and a lump sum death benefit becomes payable, the trustees of the fund are responsible for distributing the death benefit fairly, in accordance with...
How the AI revolution is transforming the retirement industry
The retirement industry has been marked by innovation since its inception. But no change happens faster than the AI revolution. This transformation will lead to better member outcomes, more knowledgeable members, more knowledgeable trustees, and eventually a...
Crypto assets and retirement funds: Between caution and conviction
In the world of institutional investing, few topics have stirred as much curiosity and controversy as crypto assets. Once considered a niche interest, digital assets such as bitcoin and ethereum have evolved into a significant topic of discussion among...
Strengthening cybersecurity in pension funds: The impact of Joint Standard 2 of 2024
Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for financial institutions, particularly pension funds, which manage vast amounts of sensitive personal and financial data. Recognising the growing risks, South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)...
How the next evolution in employee pension benefits is about meaning
Fewer than 6% of South Africans can afford to retire comfortably, according to the National Treasury. At the same time, a 2024 PwC study found that 70% of employees experience financial stress, with nearly half saying it directly affects their productivity....











