Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) has appointed Gareth McElhone as Partner in its Hybrid Capital team Strengthening the team as it continues to grow its Hybrid Capital strategy across South Africa and the rest of Africa. Gareth brings more than 20 years of...
Q4 2026
Momentum Asset Management appoints Slawomir Soroczynski as Global CIO for Fixed Income and Nicolette Plaatjies as Head of Credit Research
Momentum Asset Management is entering a new phase of growth, strengthening its global investment capabilities while maintaining its strong local expertise. The latest leadership and research enhancements include the appointment of Slawomir Soroczynski as Global CIO...
Terebinth Capital has appointed Beverley Moore as its Chief Operations Officer,
Terebinth Capital has appointed Beverley Moore as its Chief Operations Officer Terebinth Capital has appointed Beverley Moore as its Chief Operations Officer, strengthening the alternative investment manager’s operational leadership. Moore brings extensive experience...
Shirley Mashaba has been appointed Chief Operations Officer at Sanlam Collective Investments
Shirley Mashaba has been appointed Chief Operations Officer at Sanlam Collective Investments Shirley Mashaba has been appointed Chief Operations Officer at Sanlam Collective Investments, following her leadership role in client enablement. With more than a decade of...
Thato Moitsemang has joined Symmetry as Head of Manager Research
Thato Moitsemang has joined Symmetry as Head of Manager Research Thato Moitsemang has joined Symmetry as Head of Manager Research, bringing more than 11 years’ experience in the investment industry. She joins from Sanlam Investments, where she held portfolio...
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) has elected Nalandri “Nancy” Andrews as Chairperson of its board, with Cedrick Pila appointed Vice-Chairperson.
The appointments followed IRFA’s annual general meeting on 27 August 2026 and the board’s election of office bearers the following day. Andrews succeeds Geraldine Fowler after previously serving as Vice-Chairperson, while Pila continues as a board member. Together,...
The fee factor: The influence of different fee structures on retirement funds
Fees are one of those things that we, as South Africans, hate to talk about. Have you ever noticed that whenever a service provider is pitching for business, the slide about fees ends up being the very last slide? It also gets the least time and the least...
How employee benefits consultants can help members understand how much is enough to contribute to retirement
Time in the market and investment growth do most of the heavy lifting required to secure a comfortable retirement. However, the level of contributions made throughout a member’s working life is equally important for achieving the desired retirement outcomes....
Financial freedom fuels cybercrime
For years, the debate around cryptocurrency has largely focused on innovation, decentralisation, financial inclusion and freedom from traditional banking systems. Supporters argue that blockchain technology represents the future of finance and that...
The cyber breach that hits pension funds isn’t a hack, it’s an email
We picture a data breach as something cinematic. A hooded figure, green code scrolling down a black screen, a genius somewhere overseas cracking our firewall at three in the morning. It makes for good television. It also, quietly, lets us off the hook,...











