đź”’ The UK market meltdown could be headed your way – with insight from The Wall Street Journal
As fun as it might be for outsiders to gawk at the political chaos engulfing the UK, Prime Minister Liz Truss’s resignation is a sideshow.
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đź”’ Who blew up Britain’s pension funds? With insight from The Wall Street Journal
As interest rates hit new lows after 2008, Britain’s pension funds struggled to keep up, says the Editorial Board of The Wall Street Journal.
đź”’ UK pension fund selling stokes fear across bond markets
UK pensions are selling to meet margin calls on derivatives they used to help ensure they could keep paying retirees even if interest rates changed, using a technique called liability-driven investing.
4 of the biggest retirement mistakes
The reality for many South Africans approaching retirement is that they’re filled more with dread than excited anticipation as they approach this stage of their life.
The end of pension funds for young adults?
Here is a thought that’s less radical than it sounds initially: pension funds are less relevant to a growing number of young South Africans.
Beware of the grey areas with your retirement
The majority of South Africans are aware of the importance of having some sort of provision for retirement. However, less than 10% have enough provision to retire comfortably.
Where to invest savings for optimal growth and tax efficiency
Saving for retirement through retirement annuities and preservation funds has always been widely recommended due to the tax benefits available.
Options beneficiaries have at death on retirement products
When looking at retirement products, one needs to differentiate between “pre-retirement” and “post retirement” products, writes Sonia du Plessis.
How much should you invest offshore?
South Africans have long had a love affair with offshore investing. This is borne out by the fact that the country is a net external creditor.
Divorce and retirement funds
Divorce is a traumatic event that delivers a range of challenges and various matters to agree on and finalise. A critical issue is the separation and division of joint finances.