Latest articles on Retirement Funds

A transformative approach to investment

Article Advertorial Supplement - 25 Oct 2019

The fund's investments assist in infrastructure development

Transport retirement fund making its mark

Article Rebecca Haynes - 25 Oct 2019

The fund brings stability to people's lives and to help gear the country and its people for a brighter future

You have the power

Article Eamonn Ryan - 26 Jul 2019

The need for better retirement outcomes is crucial to the economic growth of Africa and for society as a whole

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Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference

Article Eamonn Ryan - 26 Jul 2019

Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight

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The theme of the IRFA conference is ‘The Retirement Ecosystem: You Have The Power’

Article Eamonn Ryan - 26 Jul 2019

An ecosystem is a complex system of living organisms, their environment and all of their interrelationships in a particular unit of space

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Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference

Article Eamonn Ryan - 26 Jul 2019

Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight

New regulations a step in the right direction

Article Alf James - 5 Mar 2019

Employers are now obliged to help their employees make the best possible financial decisions upon retirement

Retirement journey becoming less complex

Article Alf James - 1 Mar 2019

The default regulations provide more safety and control for retirement fund members

Best practices abound in transport sector

Article Alf James - 25 Jan 2019

The Transport Sector Retirement Fund uses cellphone technology to regularly engage, inform and educate its members

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Awards reflect industry best practices on an international scale

Article Alf James - 25 Jan 2019

'Recognising excellent rewards hard work and sets the standard for others'

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Fund employs financial literacy as an instrument of transformation

Article Alf James - 25 Jan 2019

The NJMPF facilitates educational sessions at road shows, workshops and indabas

High rate of compliance allows for rapid investment

Article Alf James - 19 Oct 2018

Compliance with pension payments is high, despite high staff turnover

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Investments focussed on enhancing members’ wellbeing

Article Alf James - 19 Oct 2018

The fund's investment goal is to enhance returns to members on a sustainable basis

High fees erode your investments

Article Thalia Holmes - 28 Sep 2018

New middlemen mean today’s investors are paying more fees than previous generations

Collaboration necessary to resolve South African savings crisis

Article Alf James - 27 Jul 2018

Promoting a culture of saving can help to turn the economy around - particularly for African women

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