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Transport retirement fund making its mark
The fund brings stability to people's lives and to help gear the country and its people for a brighter future
A transformative approach to investment
The fund's investments assist in infrastructure development
Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
You have the power
The need for better retirement outcomes is crucial to the economic growth of Africa and for society as a whole
Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
The theme of the IRFA conference is ‘The Retirement Ecosystem: You Have The Power’
An ecosystem is a complex system of living organisms, their environment and all of their interrelationships in a particular unit of space
New regulations a step in the right direction
Employers are now obliged to help their employees make the best possible financial decisions upon retirement
Retirement journey becoming less complex
The default regulations provide more safety and control for retirement fund members
Best practices abound in transport sector
The Transport Sector Retirement Fund uses cellphone technology to regularly engage, inform and educate its members
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