Editorials
First Word
It’s sad to see Cosatu’s Jan Mahlangu depart from the retirementfund
scene. The circumstances, however, leave much to be desired. Read more...
Surplus Stripping
In the Lifecare matter, Alexander Forbes is settling with the curator
while Sanlam has been granted indemnity from prosecution. Now to
be seen is which one will first get to tell on the other. Read more...
Curatorships
The fees look excessive. FSB chief Dube Tshidi explains how they’re
computed. Is there another way? Read more...
Currents
Ceppwawu determined to control pension fund;
Ombudsman Galgut faults policy costs and
disclosures; Treating customers fairly;
Rob Rusconi goes executive; Desmond Smith
honoured; Need for a government actuaries’
department; Findings of Old Mutual funds’
survey; Lessons in behavioural finance;
Launch of AfriSIF. Read more...
Cover Story
Sustainability is the new buzzword. Gradually, it’s developing serious
momentum. The pressure is on. Pension funds, and their managers,
have a central responsibility to make themselves felt as long-term
shareowners.
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Case Study
More on sustainability: the Coca-Cola model.
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Profile
Meet unionist Prabir Badal,
a trustee with a mission.
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Fund Reform
Essential steps to promote financial democracy.
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Savings
Stokvels are big. Their combined savings equate those of a
significant pension fund. Perhaps they can partially be adapted
for longer-term investment.
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Governance
When pension funds show signs of distress, and how to
handle them.
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Book Review
A legal volume satisfies a real need in the pensions industry.
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Editorial Comment
Independence in the context of the ASISA Academy relationship
with Today’s Trustee.
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Letters
Dispute on whether NBC was pushed or jumped.
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Gravy
A catch in the way that clever politicians target pensions.
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