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The state has provisionally dropped charges against Michael Haldane and Sona Pillay but investors could seek private prosecution. (File photo)

BHI Trust victims fear fraud cases are closed

Some of the investors who sunk millions into the pyramid scheme have been told that the fraud cases they opened have been closed

James Corkin, Steyn Capital Management

The coming bull market in Emerging Markets and how to capitalize on it

In the years ahead, Emerging Market economic growth, buoyed by healthier demographics and rising per capita GDP, will continue to outstrip developed markets

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Building a socially secure future for miners: How MWPF ensures stability for its members

Ensuring a socially secure future for these miners is not just a financial imperative but a social responsibility that organisations like the Mineworkers Provident Fund (MWPF)

IRFA’s Executive Officer Wayne Hiller Van Rensburg issues a strong invitation to the African retirement sector

Better together extends beyond the conference theme

The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa has adopted a new corporate identity based on the team collective for the benefit of all

Luzuko Nomjana, Portfolio Manager of the Clean
Energy Fund

Shaping tomorrow – the vital role of infrastructure in your portfolio

Infrastructure and clean energy investments offer a unique opportunity for retirement funds to achieve stable, long-term returns while contributing to South Africa’s socio-economic development

Unathi Loos, M&G Investments Portfolio Manager

Driving social responsibility in the mining industry

In South Africa, mining has been under pressure, with some of the challenges faced to increase volumes or mining output being structural in nature

The research model developed for the process

A beacon of excellence in the retirement sector

In her opening address, President Geraldine Fowler reaffirmed that the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) values its role as a beacon of excellence and leadership in the African retirement sector

IRFA Executive Officer Wayne Hiller van Rensburg, “the IRFA annual conference is about best practices, partnerships, collaboration and unity. Not just this year but every year.”

Industry conference highlights the need for collaboration and unity

Speakers at this years’ Institute of Retirement Africa’s (the IRFA) conference, placed strong focus on the conference theme – “better together- for a socially secure future”

Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s President, Geraldine Fowler

“We care” – IRFA Presidents’ dictum for the retirement sector

Institute of Retirement Fund Africa’s President Geraldine Fowler strongly emphasized the duty of care facing not only the industry body itself but for the retirement sector at large at IRFA’s annual conference held in October

Alan Yates, Head of Distribution at Peregrine Capital.

Financial consumers back hedge funds for better risk-adjusted returns, downside protection

The SA hedge funds industry is gaining popularity among a broader range of consumers due to increased regulatory oversight