The hidden giants of SA’s economy require hands-on assistance

FNB Wealth and Investments head of product Samukelo Zwane unpacks the latest Retirement Insights Survey, highlighting low retirement confidence, rising living costs and why many South Africans expect to work for longer.

Arno Jansen van Vuuren from Old Mutual stresses that life insurance isn’t just about the death claim payout – there’s the disability benefit if you cannot generate income while you are recovering.

Digital innovation is changing how banks operate behind the scenes, but for mid-corporate businesses, trust and relationships remain the real differentiators. Deborah Fenton explains how technology is helping bankers spend less time on administration and more time delivering meaningful value to clients.

Since the rollout of the two-pot system, Old Mutual Corporate chief customer officer Michelle Acton shares insights into withdrawal patterns, financial pressures and the small changes that could strengthen retirement security.

Harry Joffe, head of legal services at Discovery Life, explains why so many South Africans still lack a valid will, the financial and legal risks of poor estate planning, and how to protect loved ones and digital assets.