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Pension fund adjudicator Muvhango Lukhaimane

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

Fiona Reynolds

Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference

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

Awie de Swardt, managing director of Futura SA Administrators

High rate of compliance allows for rapid investment

Compliance with pension payments is high, despite high staff turnover

IRFA vice president Geraldine Fowler

Collaboration necessary to resolve South African savings crisis

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

Today’s luxury retirement properties are typically for able-minded and active retirees seeking a sense of community

Shortage of UK care homes creates opportunities

There’s a growing population of pensioners seeking community retirement

Flexibility vs costs

Should you move your retirement fund to the new company or invest in a preservation fund?

The R1-million tax bill

The tax consequences of cashing in your retirement fund.

Preserve or settle debts?

If you don’t have an income should you use your pension to settle your debts?

Preserving vs cashing in

What to do with your retirement funds when you move abroad.