Sean Hanlon, Co-founder of BrightRock, reflects on the company’s 15-year journey, highlighting its success in redefining life insurance through needs-based solutions, driven by innovation, strong belief in its purpose, and a commitment to adapting to customers’ evolving needs.

The Franc Wealth Index finds financial wellbeing in South Africa depends more on consistent habits like saving, budgeting and investing than income, with debt management and emergency savings identified as the most critical factors driving long-term financial stability and confidence.

Nicola Langridge, Wealth Manager at Private Client Holdings, says in times of market uncertainty, financial success depends less on reacting to noise and more on having a trusted adviser, clear goals, and a disciplined plan that enables confident, long-term decision-making.

Therèse Havenga, Head of Business Transformation at Momentum Savings, says lasting financial success depends not on fleeting motivation but on consistent discipline and skill, supported by habits, systems and accountability that drive sustainable progress toward long-term goals.

Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum, says longevity risk is rising as South Africans live longer without adequate health or financial planning, stressing the need to align wellness and proactive financial strategies to ensure a sustainable, high-quality life in later years.

Darryl Moodley, CEO of Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager, says René Basson’s appointment will strengthen the firm’s marketing capability, leveraging her strategic expertise to enhance brand positioning, client engagement and growth in a competitive market.