News & press
![A statement on Sanlam Life and Pensions UK Limited post image]()
13 September 2021
Today we have announced that Sanlam’s Life and Pensions company has reached an agreement to be acquired by Chesnara, a UK leader in administering life and pension policies. Read the full statement here
Insights
![Just how far will your £1m pension pot go? post image]()
07 September 2021
One million pounds sounds like a lot of money, but it may not stretch very far when it comes to providing retirement income. A 65-year-old investor in good health using their £1 million pension pot to buy an annuity – an insurance contract, which pays a guaranteed income for life – could expect to receive around £45,000.
Market Outlook
![Economic output has recovered, but should we fear a financial reckoning? post image]()
03 September 2021
From the rapid nosedive following lockdowns in March 2020 to springing earnings in the first half of ‘21, we’ve moved through this business cycle at top speed. It’s time to take a look at potential market implications and ask ourselves: Does economic payback await?
Insights
![Lovely grub post image]()
02 September 2021
The world's population is rapidly expanding and food consumption will also grow exponentially over the coming years. Could insects be the answer? The insect farming industry has been steadily growing for many years, and insects look set to be a key food source of the future.
Insights
![Sanlam Credit Fund Five-Year Anniversary post image]()
02 September 2021
We are delighted to celebrate the fifth-year anniversary of the Sanlam Credit Fund, launched on the 31st August 2016, managed by Peter Doherty, Guillaume Desqueyroux and Darren Reece.
Insights
![Sanlam Hybrid Capital Bond Fund Five-Year Anniversary post image]()
02 September 2021
Since launch five years ago, the Sanlam Hybrid Capital Bond Fund has delivered a total return of 42.1%, placing it at the top of the Investment Association’s (IA) Strategic Bond sector over the period.
Insights
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18 August 2021
If something looks too good to be true, then it probably is. In this article we take a look at 7 famous market bubbles and explain the benefits of taking a more pragmatic approach to investing.
Insights
![State intervention: creating a sweet spot for income investors post image]()
16 August 2021
The rise of state intervention and greater regulation was born out of the capitalism of the late 20th century, forged in the fire of the GFC and the sovereign debt crisis, and accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Increased regulation has not always been welcomed, but in many cases has resulted in stronger companies and greater security for investors and is good news for subordinated debt.