04 August 2021 1 Min Read

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WATCH: Why Sanlam is concerned about retirement savings

Sanlam Umbrella Solutions head Avishal Seeth talks to Business Day TV about the pandemic posing a threat to retirement savings

in Companies / Financial Services by Business Day TV
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The National Treasury has proposed a two-pot system for withdrawals from pension funds, with up to one-third being accessible before retirement.

The consideration comes as Sanlam warns that the economic effect of the pandemic poses a threat to retirement savings.

Alishia Seckam spoke to Avishal Seeth, head of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions, for more insight.

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