Retirement Funds
latest news & developments
The critical timing of dependent status in pension death benefits
Constitutional Court ruled dependency for pension death benefits is determined at the member’s death, not distribution, aiding vulnerable families
Financial institutions told to improve complaint processes as consumer regret grows
A new study by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority reveals that 67% of customers surveyed expressed buyer’s remorse
Driving Change in the South African Retirement Sector
Insights from the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s Annual Conference
A transformative approach to investment
The fund’s investments assist in infrastructure development
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
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
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
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
Fund employs financial literacy as an instrument of transformation
The NJMPF facilitates educational sessions at road shows, workshops and indabas
Awards reflect industry best practices on an international scale
‘Recognising excellent rewards hard work and sets the standard for others’
High rate of compliance allows for rapid investment
Compliance with pension payments is high, despite high staff turnover