Institute Of Retirement Funds Africa
latest news & developmentsDriving Change in the South African Retirement Sector
Insights from the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s Annual Conference
You have the power
The need for better retirement outcomes is crucial to the economic growth of Africa and for society as a whole
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
The crucial role played by any industry body in the retirement sector
Upskilling is essential, and local industry rates IRFA’s contribution highly
Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference
Influences that affect the retirement fund ecosystem will be in the spotlight
New regulations a step in the right direction
Employers are now obliged to help their employees make the best possible financial decisions upon retirement
Default regulations will simplify investment options
‘Independent financial advice is still important’
Retirement journey becoming less complex
The default regulations provide more safety and control for retirement fund members
Benefits counselling model employs FinTech for an effective solution
This addresses the uncertainty in the industry with regards to how benefit counselling will be provided
Programme aims to improve performance
Best Practice Industry Awards celebrate fund performance excellence