High noon looms for N-e-FG masterminds

High noon looms for N-e-FG masterminds

The FSCA is becoming tougher and quicker. But with online scams and unethical behaviour proliferating, can the regulator keep a lid on bad behaviour?   By Rob Rose   The debate over whether the pensions regulator is sufficiently proactive continues to swirl,...
SA pension funds warm to private credit

SA pension funds warm to private credit

Private credit is booming globally for a reason: it boosts returns and diversifies portfolios. So why aren’t more South African pension funds paying attention? By Vernon Wessels   South African pension funds are gradually embracing private credit, not just as a...
RAF goes rogue — and government buries its head in the sand

RAF goes rogue — and government buries its head in the sand

The Road Accident Fund’s long-standing funding woes, compounded by a defiant board and new misconduct claims against its CEO, demand greater scrutiny. By Vernon Wessels South Africa is no stranger to state-owned enterprises hitting the wall. Eskom’s load-shedding,...
What Trump’s tariffs mean for pension funds

What Trump’s tariffs mean for pension funds

The tariff shock is a systemic shock to the global economy, say experts. The question is, how should pension funds that have to plan for the long term respond to these lurches? By Rob Rose It is almost as if the investment market, which underpins your pension, has...
Directors ‘personally liable’ for unpaid contributions

Directors ‘personally liable’ for unpaid contributions

 A court ruling holding private company directors personally liable for unpaid pension contributions sends a clear message: non-compliance will not be tolerated from the C-suite  By Rob Rose  It’s no longer just inept municipal councillors in the firing line for...