confidence through the ages
Sanlam Benchmark 2026
Understanding the decisions that shape our financial futures.
The 2026 Sanlam Benchmark explores the human insights behind the data, and what they mean for improving retirement outcomes across generations.
The annual Sanlam Benchmark Survey is one of the most referenced research papers in the retirement fund industry sharing insights on the issues and trends shaping the future of our employee benefits and healthcare industries.
For over 40 years, the Sanlam Benchmark research has enabled retirement funds, employers, and intermediaries to empower their members to live, invest and retire with confidence.
2026 Insights report
2026 Benchmark presentations
Dive into this year’s presentations from our expert presenters.
Clearer journeys, better landings
Two decades of change in the retirement industry
Practical realities of improving retirement outcomes fund and member service perspective
Across the member journey
Denisha Subjee | Graviton Corporate Relationship Executive
Reimagining financial confidence across generations
The risk/return/impact challenge
Macroeconomic update
Navigating pension fund trends, sustainability and long-term member outcomes
Sonja Saunderson | Chief Investment Officer, EPPF
Insights
Sanlam Benchmark 2026 video
Resources
For over 40 years, the Sanlam Benchmark research has enabled retirement funds, employers, and intermediaries to empower their members to live, invest and retire with confidence.
- Resources
Research method
Learn about our processes and methods for understanding issues impacting retirement funding.
Past research reports
Access research reports with retirement information and industry insights from our archives, dating back to our very first research in 1981.