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Driving Change in the South African Retirement Sector

Insights from the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s Annual Conference

Fiona Reynolds

Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference

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

IRFA vice-president Geraldine Fowler says that in this year’s conference  the existing pensions ecosystem will be explored in detail

You have the power

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

Fiona Reynolds

Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s (IRFA) conference

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

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

IRFA President Wayne Hiller van Rensburg is proud of his Institute’s relevance to the retirement sector, both in South Africa and on the broader continent

The crucial role played by any industry body in the retirement sector

Upskilling is essential, and local industry rates IRFA’s contribution highly

Wayne Hiller van Rensburg, Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) president

New regulations a step in the right direction

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

Tarryn Lamb, head of retail distribution at Allan Gray

Default regulations will simplify investment options

‘Independent financial advice is still important’

Jaco van Tonder

Retirement journey becoming less complex

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

Jaco Wasserfall, director at ZAQ

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

IRFA vice president, Geraldine Fowler

Programme aims to improve performance

Best Practice Industry Awards celebrate fund performance excellence