Old Mutual Corporate’s 2025 quantitative research, which is based on actual member data from umbrella fund arrangements, confirms that there is still evidence to support the National Treasury’s long-standing statistic that only 6% of members are on track for a secure retirement – an estimate made decades ago and evidenced year on year.

The good news is that employer action alongside good policy has the power to meaningfully improve retirement savings.

Take three minutes to watch Keri-lee Edmond, Old Mutual Corporate’s Head of Business Intelligence, explain why contributions and time in the fund are the most important levers employers can pull to improve their employees’ long-term financial security.

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