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The Value of Advice Ep 3: Challenges in the formal savings industry: A crisis of accessibility and trust?

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In this hard-hitting episode 3 of the value of advice series, Luthando Mzilikazi explores the growing accessibility and trust challenges facing South Africa’s formal savings industry and unpacks five systemic barriers that impact low-income investors, the high cost of poor communication and governance, what providers are doing to restore trust and practical insights for investors navigating the system. She also tackles a critical question: Why are so many South Africans opting out of the formal savings and investment industry? Backed by recent data and real-world insight, this episode explores the growing trust gap between financial institutions and the communities they aim to serve.
9 Jun 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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