Old Mutual Corporate Podcast

MINDSPACE soundbite – How Two-Pot brings hope for future generations

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two-Pot is working as it should. Are there high withdrawals? Yes. But are there reasons to celebrate? Also yes. We are starting to see green shoots of...

MINDSPACE soundbite – How Two-Pot brings hope for future generations

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two-Pot is working as it should. Are there high withdrawals? Yes. But are there reasons to celebrate? Also yes. We are starting to see green shoots of...

Insights from the March 2026 Employee Benefits Forum

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are the trends in employee benefits, what can data tell us about human behaviour, and what messages should intermediaries be sharing with their c...

Insights from the March 2026 Employee Benefits Forum

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are the trends in employee benefits, what can data tell us about human behaviour, and what messages should intermediaries be sharing with their c...

MINDSPACE soundbite – Is Gen Z really worse off?

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every generation believes it is worse off than its predecessors, but perhaps Generation Z has a stronger case than most. Amidst a cost of living crisi...

MINDSPACE soundbite – Is Gen Z really worse off?

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every generation believes it is worse off than its predecessors, but perhaps Generation Z has a stronger case than most. Amidst a cost of living crisi...

Big Business Insights: How to structure remuneration and benefits to appeal to top talent with Lindiwe Sebesho and Dalene Sechele

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fierce competition for critical skills has become the new hallmark of our employment landscape. Instead of staying in jobs for the big bonus or payche...

Big Business Insights: How to structure remuneration and benefits to appeal to top talent with Dalene Sechele and Lindiwe Sebesho

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fierce competition for critical skills has become the new hallmark of our employment landscape. Instead of staying in jobs for the big bonus or payche...

MINDSPACE soundbite – We are more resilient that we realise

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The world is full of conflict and uncertainty, and executives are under a lot of pressure. How will the uneven global economy affect demand and margin...

MINDSPACE soundbite – We are more resilient that we realise

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The world is full of conflict and uncertainty, and executives are under a lot of pressure. How will the uneven global economy affect demand and margin...

Big Business Insights: How to talk to new generations about their savings with KG Bako & Omega Shange

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Different generations have unique experiences of the world and their workplaces. By 2030, over 75% of the workforce will be millennials and Gen Zs, so...

Big Business Insights: How to talk to new generations about their savings with KG Bako & Omega Shange

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Different generations have unique experiences of the world and their workplaces. By 2030, over 75% of the workforce will be millennials and Gen Zs, so...

Simple ways to strengthen employee retirement savings with Geraldine Fowler & Nyasha Dhlembeu

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We spend most of our waking lives at work, making the workplace the most powerful platform for fostering financial wellness. Without the employers’ ...

Big Business Insights: Simple ways to strengthen employee retirement savings with Geraldine Fowler & Nyasha Dhlembeu

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We spend most of our waking lives at work, making the workplace the most powerful platform for fostering financial wellness. Without the employers’ ...

Big Business Insights: Using tech and talent to build adaptable organisations with Valter Adão & Dr Dieter Veldsman

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adaptability, fluency and flexibility. These are the essential skills of business leaders as they face the coming decade, in which 59% of workers will...

Big Business Insights: Using tech and talent to build adaptable organisations with Valter Adão & Dr Dieter Veldsman

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adaptability, fluency and flexibility. These are the essential skills of business leaders as they face the coming decade, in which 59% of workers will...

MINDSPACE soundbite – 3 new employee benefits trends

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's compliance-driven employee benefits environment, employers are wondering how to create connection and cohesion, and manage costs while...

MINDSPACE soundbite – 3 new employee benefits trends

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's compliance-driven employee benefits environment, employers are wondering how to create connection and cohesion, and manage costs while rema...

The evolution and future of umbrella funds with Astrid Ludin & Michelle Acton

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The number of registered retirement funds in South Africa has collapsed from almost 16 000 in 2000 to fewer than 5 000 in 2023. Currently, only around...

Big Business Insights: The evolution and future of umbrella funds with Astrid Ludin & Michelle Acton

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The number of registered retirement funds in South Africa has collapsed from almost 16 000 in 2000 to fewer than 5 000 in 2023. Currently, only around...

Big Business Insights: The neuroscience behind Two-Pot personas with Michelle Acton & Dr Charlene Heynes-Nell

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For many South Africans, life is a balancing act. The Competition Commission’s September 2025 Cost of Living report found that the average worker sp...

Big Business Insights: The neuroscience behind Two-Pot personas with Michelle Acton & Dr Charlene Heynes-Nell

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For many South Africans, life is a balancing act. The Competition Commission’s September 2025 Cost of Living report found that the average worker sp...

MINDSPACE soundbite – How to upgrade SA’s retirement score (according to global experts)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 1950, the average global life expectancy was about 46. Today, we’re marching closer to the 100 mark. But that means that people are set to outliv...

MINDSPACE soundbite – How to upgrade SA’s retirement score (according to global experts)

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 1950, the average global life expectancy was about 46. Today, we’re marching closer to the 100 mark. But that means that people are set to outliv...

MINDSPACE soundbite – The three personas of Two Pot and what they need from you

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When South Africa’s Two-Pot System went live, many employers and retirement funds braced for uncertainty. How many members would withdraw? How quick...

MINDSPACE soundbite – The three personas of Two Pot and what they need from you

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When South Africa’s Two-Pot System went live, many employers and retirement funds braced for uncertainty. How many members would withdraw? How quick...

MINDSPACE soundbite – How saving more could save SA

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn from other countries who have successfully moved frompoverty to prosperity? Evidence from 60 years of data across 160 countriessugge...

MINDSPACE soundbite – How saving more could save SA

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn from other countries who have successfully moved from poverty to prosperity? Evidence from 60 years of data across 160 countries sug...

MINDSPACE soundbite – 3 key trends in employee benefits

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our retirement system has seen significant improvements over the past few decades. But the pace of change is likely to accelerate, not slow down. What...

MINDSPACE soundbite – 3 key trends in employee benefits

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our retirement system has seen significant improvements over the past few decades. But the pace of change is likely to accelerate, not slow down. What...

MINDSPACE soundbite – What we must do now to secure better retirement futures

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What must South Africa do now to secure better retirement futures? A panel discussion sought to answer this question at the second annual Old Mutual T...

MINDSPACE soundbite – What we must do now to secure better retirement futures

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What must South Africa do now to secure better retirement futures? A panel discussion sought to answer this question at the second annual Old Mutual T...

MINDSPACE soundbite – What we learned at the 2025 Thought Leaders Forum

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The industry is still buzzing with energy and ideas from the second annual Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, held on 12 August 2025. Listen to this sp...

MINDSPACE soundbite – What we learned at the 2025 Thought Leaders Forum

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The industry is still buzzing with energy and ideas from the second annual Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum, held on 12 August 2025. Listen to this sp...

MINDSPACE soundbite – Is South Africa prioritising growth or geopolitics?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re navigating a new world trade order. The world’s geopolitical landscape is shifting beneath our feet, with new alliances forming and old powe...

MINDSPACE soundbite – Is South Africa prioritising growth or geopolitics?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re navigating a new world trade order. The world’s geopolitical landscape is shifting beneath our feet, with new alliances forming and old powe...

MINDSPACE soundbite – The answer to South Africa’s unemployment crisis

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s unemployment rate hovers above 30% – a staggering figurethat demands urgent action. SMEs and startups are powerful engines for jobc...

MINDSPACE soundbite – The answer to South Africa’s unemployment crisis

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa’s unemployment rate hovers above 30% – a staggering figure that demands urgent action. SMEs and startups are powerful engines for job...

MINDSPACE soundbite – Can SA get by without foreign aid?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve recently seen a shift in the global aid landscape. Some of the world’s largest economies are pulling back on international aid to prioritise...

MINDSPACE soundbite – Can SA get by without foreign aid?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve recently seen a shift in the global aid landscape. Some of the world’s largest economies are pulling back on international aid to prioritise...

MINDSPACE Soundbite – Does hybrid work still work?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decision-makers, the challenge is clear: finding the right balance between productivity, culture, employee engagement, recruitment, and retention....

MINDSPACE Soundbite – Does hybrid work still work?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decision-makers, the challenge is clear: finding the right balance between productivity, culture, employee engagement, recruitment, and retention....

Big Business Insights: Retirement in an uncertain world

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The post-COVID era has brought about significant changes in the workplace, introducing new work models, systems, and non-traditional income opportunit...

Big Business Insights: Retirement in an uncertain world

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The post-COVID era has brought about significant changes in the workplace, introducing new work models, systems, and non-traditional income opportunit...

Big Business Insights: Work, womanhood, and the way forward

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest data from the World Economic Forum (WEF 2024) shows that women in 41 African countries earn, on average, 39% less than men and struggle to ...

Big Business Insights: Work, womanhood, and the way forward

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest data from the World Economic Forum (WEF 2024) shows that women in 41 African countries earn, on average, 39% less than men and struggle to ...

MINDSPACE Soundbite – Failing forward

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Silicon Valley is home to many of the world's largest tech companies, and thousands of startups. Why is it that this small area is a global epice...

MINDSPACE Soundbite – Failing forward

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Silicon Valley is home to many of the world's largest tech companies, and thousands of startups. Why is it that this small area is a global epicentre ...

Big Business Insights: Why financial wellness programmes don't always work

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Big Business Insights podcast discusses the shifting landscape of financial wellbeing in South African workplaces, particularly in...

Big Business Insights: Why financial wellness programmes don't always work

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Big Business Insights podcast discusses the shifting landscape of financial wellbeing in South African workplaces, particularly in...

Big Business Insights: AI and the human touch

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The growing presence of AI is multifaceted and impacts our lives in multiple ways. However, AI is not new and learning to grapple with this topic is i...

Big Business Insights: AI and the human touch

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The growing presence of AI is multifaceted and impacts our lives in multiple ways. However, AI is not new and learning to grapple with this topic is i...

Big Business Insights: Retirement in a changing world

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The changing landscape of employment demands creative financial solutions. Traditional nine-to-five desk jobs with financial benefits tied to a single...

Big Business Insights: Retirement in a changing world

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The changing landscape of employment demands creative financial solutions. Traditional nine-to-five desk jobs with financial benefits tied to a single...

Big Business Insights: Leadership: How to balance authority and empathy

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership and psychological safety in the workplace have garnered much attention in recent years. Workplaces are shifting and the way that people eng...

Big Business Insights: Leadership: How to balance authority and empathy

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership and psychological safety in the workplace have garnered much attention in recent years. Workplaces are shifting and the way that people eng...

Why employee wellness matters for the bottom line

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s labour market, what would you define as a ‘good’ job? To qualify, it needs to be meaningful to the company, and the person doing it. ...

Why employee wellness matters for the bottom line

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s labour market, what would you define as a ‘good’ job? To qualify, it needs to be meaningful to the company, and the person doing it. ...

MINDSPACE Soundbite - What our retirement research revealed

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you talk to others about retirement, what do they think their sunset years will look like? Do they imagine travel, new hobbies, peace and relaxat...

MINDSPACE Soundbite - What our retirement research revealed

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you talk to others about retirement, what do they think their sunset years will look like? Do they imagine travel, new hobbies, peace and relaxat...

Bureau Impact - Part 2

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2In this episode Senzo Lubisi, Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual, explains how credit providers use credit bureau information to...

Bureau Impact - Part 1

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Senzo Lubisi, Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual, explains how credit providers use credit bureau information to asses...

Bureau Impact - Part 2

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 In this episode Senzo Lubisi, Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual, explains how credit providers use credit bureau information t...

Bureau Impact

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Senzo Lubisi, Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual, explains how credit providers use credit bureau information to asses...

MINDSPACE Soundbite – Insights from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum took a deep look into retirement outcomes and their current state locally and internationally.In this MINDSP...

MINDSPACE Soundbite – Insights from the Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 Old Mutual Thought Leaders Forum took a deep look into retirement outcomes and their current state locally and internationally. In this MIND...

Debt Review and Debt Consolidation

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Old Mutual Finance Podcast Series, Senzo Lubisi is joined by Robin Raichman, and they both unpack debt review process and consi...

Debt Review and Debt Consolidation

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Old Mutual Finance Podcast Series, Senzo Lubisi is joined by Robin Raichman, and they both unpack debt review process and consi...

Understanding credit and qualifying for credit

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual Finance, Senzo Lubisi speaks to Motheo Khoaripe about the Credit. What is credit? What is the cost ...

Understanding credit and qualifying for credit

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Head of Collections and ECM Strategy at Old Mutual Finance, Senzo Lubisi speaks to Motheo Khoaripe about the Credit. What is credit? What is the cost ...

What do I need to do now to help me be prepared for retirement?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saving for retirement is is about designing the life you're going to live in the future, today. Discover why it's important to start saving ...

What options are on offer from Old Mutual?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understand the benefits of the Old Mutual Max Investment Optimal Retirement Plan which include adjust your premiums when you need to, boost your fund ...

What do I need to consider when choosing an investment for retirement savings?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at different retirement savings products - what are the differences between pension, provident funds and retirement annuities.

What do I need to do now to help me be prepared for retirement?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saving for retirement is is about designing the life you're going to live in the future, today. Discover why it's important to start saving early.

What do I need to consider when choosing an investment for retirement savings?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A look at different retirement savings products - what are the differences between pension, provident funds and retirement annuities.

What options are on offer from Old Mutual?

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understand the benefits of the Old Mutual Max Investment Optimal Retirement Plan which include adjust your premiums when you need to, boost your fund ...

The importance of access to funding for SMEs

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SMEs are engines of innovation, job creation & economic growth, yet they have challenges accessing funding. Join Audery Masango & Nobesuthu Nd...

The importance of access to funding for SMEs

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SMEs are engines of innovation, job creation & economic growth, yet they have challenges accessing funding. Join Audery Masango & Nobesuthu Nd...

Risk benefit trends your business should watch

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A number of unexpected factors are shaping group risk insurance in our post-pandemic world – heightened awareness of what they’re getting amongst ...

Risk benefit trends your business should watch

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A number of unexpected factors are shaping group risk insurance in our post-pandemic world – heightened awareness of what they’re getting amongst ...

The signs that show financial worries are denting your workforce

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many South African employees, across industries and income bands, are struggling financially. But just how much, and from an employer’s perspective,...

The signs that show financial worries are denting your workforce

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many South African employees, across industries and income bands, are struggling financially. But just how much, and from an employer’s perspective,...

Should the four-day workweek matter to your business?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The four-day workweek has been a topic of discussion across the globe since the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many businesses approached their way...

Should the four-day workweek matter to your business?

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The four-day workweek has been a topic of discussion across the globe since the Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many businesses approached their way...

Big Business Insights: Everything you need to know about Two-Pot

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The proposed Two-Pot Retirement System could be implemented as soon as March 2024. Yet a lot of questions remain about how exactly the new system will...

Big Business Insights: Everything you need to know about Two-Pot

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The proposed Two-Pot Retirement System could be implemented as soon as March 2024. Yet a lot of questions remain about how exactly the new system will...

Big Business Insights: What to consider when moving staff from one group pension fund to another

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business InsightsEveryone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right deci...

Big Business Insights: What to consider when moving staff from one group pension fund to another

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business Insights Everyone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right dec...

Big Business Insights: The Great Resignation’s impact on South African employers and HR managers

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business InsightsEveryone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right deci...

Big Business Insights: The key to managing risks to your retirement savings

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business InsightsEveryone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right deci...

Big Business Insights: How HR managers can best manage a staff retirement fund

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business Insights Everyone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right dec...

Big Business Insights: How HR managers can best manage a staff retirement fund

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business Insights Everyone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right de...

Big Business Insights: The key to managing risks to your retirement savings

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business Insights Everyone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right dec...

Big Business Insights: The Great Resignation’s impact on South African employers and HR managers

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business Insights Everyone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right dec...

Big Business Insights: Can employers still pay for the best talent?

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business InsightsEveryone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right deci...

Big Business Insights: Can employers still pay for the best talent?

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Business Insights Everyone at the helm of a business, whether a large corporate or a small or medium-sized enterprise, wants to take the right dec...

Old Mutual On The Money Chats to Michelle Acton about Retirement

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Old Mutual On the Money Podcast, hosted by Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, as Michelle Acton takes us through facts around ef...

Old Mutual On The Money Chats to Michelle Acton about Retirement

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the Old Mutual On the Money Podcast, hosted by Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, as Michelle Acton takes us through facts around ef...

Old Mutual On The Money Podcast with Gigi LaMayne

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International award-winning musician and songwriter Gigi LaMayne sat down with John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, to chat about ...

Old Mutual On The Money Podcast with Gigi LaMayne

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

International award-winning musician and songwriter Gigi LaMayne sat down with John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, to chat about ...