South Africa climbs pension rankings – but remains fragile

South Africa climbs pension rankings – but remains fragile

South Africa rose one place in a global pension index following the two-pot reforms, but Alexforbes cautions that much more is needed to make the system genuinely ‘sustainable’  By Rob Rose  Just how strong is South Africa’s pension system, now that we have a year of...
Off the grey list: what now for trustees?

Off the grey list: what now for trustees?

Delisting should, over time, ease cross-border deals and lower counterparty risk. Trustees and fund managers must stay alert, strengthen oversight of service providers, and keep a sharp eye on markets. By Vernon Wessels  South Africa’s removal from the Financial...
Pension agency rocked as CEO put on ice

Pension agency rocked as CEO put on ice

Finance minister launches probe into state pension administrator as GEPF urges Godongwana to tighten oversight. By Vernon Wessels   South Africa’s largest pension administrator has been thrown into crisis after finance minister Enoch Godongwana suspended the CEO...
Why SARB’s new 3% target matters for your pension fund

Why SARB’s new 3% target matters for your pension fund

The SARB’s ‘preference’ for a 3% inflation target could reshape retirement fund planning, but without Treasury alignment and reforms, trustees must brace for a bumpy transition. By Vernon Wessels   For pension fund trustees, few policy debates matter more than...
For pensions to work, SA’s economy must work

For pensions to work, SA’s economy must work

While the two-pot system is a good intervention, ultimately the success of the country’s pension system depends on whether SA’s GDP can recover. By Wilma de Bruin   South Africa’s economic future largely hinges on the health of its retirement savings, and shifts...