Cybersecurity and Data Protection Take Centre Stage at Upcoming Pan African Pension Funds Summit 2025
- Nexus and Nexus
- Jun 7
- 3 min read
The financial landscape is rapidly digitizing and the spotlight is turning toward one of the most pressing issues confronting pension fund managers today: cybersecurity and data protection.
With vast amounts of sensitive personal and financial data now stored and processed electronically, pension funds are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. This critical topic will take centre stage at the Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards, set to take place from 1st to 5th December 2025 aboard the MSC Cruise, during a 4-night, 5-day round trip journey from Durban to Pomene Island.
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Stephen McGown will deliver a closing keynote address at the upcoming Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance and Awards 2025
While riding his motorbike through Mali, on his way home from London to Johannesburg, Stephen McGown was taken captive in Timbuktu by Al Qaeda. To this day he holds the unenviable record of Al Qaeda’s longest held prisoner and while the captive, his story is not just an incredible story of mental strength, physical endurance and the resilience of the human spirit, but also a unique, nuanced perspective on one of the world’s most feared terrorist organisations.
Leading the conversation will be Adv. Dirontsho Mohale, Chief Executive Officer of Baakedi Professional Practice, who is slated to deliver an impactful session focusing on "Cybersecurity and Data Protection in Pension Funds."
With pension funds managing billions in assets and holding the private data of millions of individuals, they have become prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. Adv. Mohale's session will unpack the latest threats and vulnerabilities facing these institutions, from phishing schemes and ransomware attacks to insider threats and third-party risks.
“In today’s digital ecosystem, pension funds must operate with an uncompromising approach to cybersecurity,” says Mohale. “Data protection is no longer a technical issue alone, it’s a governance imperative. Stakeholders, from trustees to regulators, must prioritise robust frameworks that can resist evolving threats.”
The session will also offer strategic insights and best practices for safeguarding sensitive information. These include implementing multi-layered security protocols, conducting regular vulnerability assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance with data privacy laws, and fostering a cybersecurity-aware culture among staff and service providers.
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The Pan African Summit is expected to draw pension fund executives, trustees, regulators, technology providers, and legal experts from across the continent. It aims to promote best governance practices, innovation, and cross-border collaboration in Africa’s pension sector, which is playing an increasingly critical role in economic development and social security.
In addition to cybersecurity, the summit will feature a range of sessions covering investment strategies, regulatory trends, sustainable finance, and technological innovation in pension fund management—culminating in the prestigious Pension Funds Governance Awards.
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As the industry looks to the future, sessions like Adv. Mohale’s underscore the importance of proactive, forward-thinking leadership in ensuring that Africa’s pension funds not only grow in scale but also remain secure, resilient, and trustworthy in a digital-first world.
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