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FSCA Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Pension Fund Trustees
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced a sweeping enforcement initiative targeting pension fund trustees who have failed to meet their mandatory training requirements
Sep 22 min read


Sundeep Raichura to deliver a Keynote at the Pan-African Summit on Pension Fund Governance 2025
Sundeep Raichura, CEO of Zamara Group, is gearing up to lead the conversation at the upcoming Pan-African Summit on Pension Fund Governance 2025, a highly anticipated event set to take place this December aboard the MSC Cruise Liner.
Jul 242 min read


Navigating Turbulence: George Glynos to Address Pension Investment Amid Monetary Distortion at Pan-African Summit
George Glynos, co-founder of ETM Analytics, will headline the Pan-African Summit on Pension Fund Governance with a keynote on navigating investment challenges amid global monetary distortions, rising debt, and economic uncertainty.
Jul 203 min read


Pension Funds in Africa: Unlocking the Continent’s Economic Potential
Explore how pension funds in Africa are driving economic growth, infrastructure development, and sustainable investment across the continent. Learn about trends, challenges, and opportunities in the evolving pension landscape.
Jul 103 min read


GIPF’s Pension Backed Home Loan Scheme Set for Rollout
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced that its long-anticipated Pension Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS) is now ready for implementation. The announcement follows the public endorsement of the scheme by the Minister of Finance.
Jul 12 min read


Public sector union raises alarm over severe financial mismanagement of pension funds
The Public Service and Commercial Union of South Africa (PSCU) has issued a stark warning regarding the alleged financial mismanagement of pension funds amounting to more than R500 million at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA).
Jun 253 min read


Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards 2025 Announces Strategic Partnership with House of Procurement
In a landmark move set to reshape the African pension and retirement industry landscape, the Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards 2025 has officially announced a strategic partnership with House of Procurement (HOP), a continental leader in procurement transformation, supply chain innovation, and strategic sourcing.
Jun 213 min read


Five-member investment authority created for $127B pension fund
Gov. Josh Stein signs the 2025 State Investment Modernization Act.-AB, known also as House Bill 506, that creates a five-member investment authority to assist the state treasurer manage return retirement fund investments in Raleigh on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Jun 142 min read


House of Procurement and Nexus & Nexus Forge Strategic Alliance for 2025 Pan African Pension Funds Summit at Sea
House of Procurement (HoP) and Nexus & Nexus are proud to announce a strategic partnership for the highly anticipated Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards, set to take place from 1st to 5th December 2025, onboard the MSC Cruise, during a 4-night, 5-day round trip from Durban to Pomene Island.
Jun 112 min read


Cybersecurity and Data Protection Take Centre Stage at Upcoming Pan African Pension Funds Summit 2025
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Take Centre Stage at Upcoming Pan African Pension Funds Summit The financial landscape is rapidly...
Jun 73 min read


R33 billion in pension savings down the drain
The Association for Monitoring and Advocacy of Government Pensions (AMAGP) has raised serious concerns over the squandering of billions in public servants’ pension funds through politically driven and high-risk investments.
Jun 24 min read


Pension Funds in the Crosshairs: Experts to Tackle Growth, Governance and Ethical Investing at Pan African Summit
As the countdown begins for the Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards 2025, set to take place onboard the MSC Cruise from 1–5 December 2025, one session in particular is drawing strong interest from industry leaders across the continent.
May 292 min read


Charting the Future of Retirement: Join Africa’s Premier Pension Funds Summit at Sea
From 1–5 December 2025, the continent’s most influential pension and retirement fund leaders will gather for the Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards, hosted onboard the luxurious MSC Cruise—sailing round trip from Durban to Pomene Island, Mozambique.
May 292 min read


Reimagining Pension Funds: The Transformative Power of Technology and AI
Pension funds are undergoing a significant transformation as they embrace technology and AI to modernise operations, enhance investment strategies, and better engage members—responding to growing demands for sustainable and secure retirements in a rapidly digitalising world.
May 103 min read


Competition Tribunal Approves Two Major Mergers with Conditions
The Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved two significant mergers, one with conditions and the other unconditionally, as announced on 5 May 2025.
May 102 min read


Government Employees Pension Fund Announces 2.9% Annual Pension Increase for 2025
Government Employees Pension Fund Announces 2.9% Annual Pension Increase for 2025 PRETORIA, South Africa – The Government Employees...
May 102 min read


Sustainability & ESG in Pension Funds: A New Era of Responsible Investing
In today’s investment landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into pension fund strategies is no longer optional—it is essential. As stewards of long-term capital on behalf of millions of members, pension funds have a profound influence on economic stability, social equity, and environmental stewardship.
May 73 min read


Celebrating Excellence: The Pan African Pension Fund Governance Awards
The Pan African Pension Fund Governance Awards 2025 stand as a prestigious recognition of leadership, innovation, and accountability in the management of retirement funds across the continent.
May 72 min read


Top Themes - Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards
Listen to our latest PODCAST on Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards for key themes, objectives outcomes and speaker highlights
May 61 min read


Unpacking the Intricate Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Pension Funds
Explore the critical relationship between corporate governance and pension funds, with insights from Prof Mervyn King SC, who emphasises the need for ethical leadership, integrated thinking, and long-term value creation in pension fund management.
May 63 min read
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