The 2025 IRFA Annual Conference in August was a resounding success. Under the theme “Building Resilience: Leading Change for a Lasting and Positive Impact,” it brought together more than a thousand delegates from across Africa - trustees, regulators, fund...
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) has accomplished a great deal over its years of service to the retirement sector, through extensive strategy and operational development fully aligned with the South African (and to some extent the continental)...
Reflections on IRFA's Participation at the Africa Pension Funds and Retirement Summit, Casablanca 2025 As the President of the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA), I am proud to share our continued commitment to contributing meaningfully to the development of...
As the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) readies itself for the upcoming year, the emphasis is clear: consolidate and ensure an enduring legacy. According to IRFA President Geraldine Fowler, the year ahead will be guided by both core strategy, and...
As stakeholder needs and opinion are crucial to the overall strategic direction of the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa, in July and August the industry body undertook an engagement and reputation monitor, employing the services of an independent...
Attending industry conferences can be a game changer for professionals across various fields. These events offer a unique blend of learning, networking, and personal growth opportunities. Industry conferences bring together professionals, experts and...
“Join us as we move forward, 'Better Together,' towards a future filled with promise, progress, and prosperity for all.”The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) has introduced its new brand identity, centred around the tagline "Better Together." IRFA...
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) is inter alia subject to the functions of both the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) and the Ombud Council. These bodies have been established with the adoption of the twin peaks model of regulation in South...
Recently, I had the privilege of chairing the Financial Planning Standards Board's (FPSB) global Chief Executive Committee meetings, where representatives from various regions shared updates about the financial services industry within their territories....
As we step into 2024, the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) adopts a guiding principle that is both a vision and a mission: "Better Together." This theme transcends being a mere motto; it is the north star for all of IRFA's initiatives throughout the year....