The Pension Funds Awards celebrate and inspire excellence in governance, innovation, and sustainability, driving positive change and long-term value for members across Africa.
08 - 12 Dec 2025
On Board MSC Cruise
4 Nights - 5 Days
MSC Cruise
Round Trip - Leaving from: Durban
To Pomene Island- Mozambique
Co-Located
About the Summit
The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025
Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency
Africa's burgeoning pension fund industry holds immense potential for economic growth and social security. However, to realize its full potential, robust governance and transparency are essential. This summit aims to address the critical challenges facing Africa's pension funds and explore innovative solutions to ensure their long-term sustainability.
Innovative strategies; connected learning
About the experience
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About the Summit
The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025
Celebrate and inspire excellence for long-term value for members across Africa.
The inaugural Pan African Awards on Pension Funds Governance & Awards 2025 will be rightly regarded as the industry's most prestigious accolades, which recognise continuous and ongoing sector improvement. With this aim, the awards will offer unrivalled branding and sponsorship opportunities, including prestigious profiling through various media platforms and editorial coverage of the glittering ceremony itself.
About the experience
Craving an adventure mixed with a beautiful learning experience? Sail your way to Pan African Summit on Pension Funds Governance & Awards with MSC Cruises, pristine and wild beauty events!
Who said events cant be fun?
PODCAST: Key Themes and Objectives:
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Advancements in Security Technologies: Explore the latest innovations in banknote and document security, focusing on emerging technologies such as biometrics, blockchain, and advanced printing techniques.
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Combating Counterfeit Currency and Document Fraud: Address the growing challenge of counterfeiting, with discussions on effective measures, strategies, and collaborations to protect the integrity of banknotes and critical documents across Africa.
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Regulatory and Policy Frameworks: Examine the role of regulatory bodies in shaping the future of security standards for currency and documents, ensuring alignment with global best practices and compliance.
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact in Security Printing: Investigate the environmental implications of banknote production and document security, focusing on sustainable materials, eco-friendly printing methods, and reducing waste in the manufacturing process.
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Recognition of Excellence: Banknote & Document Security Awards - Celebrate the achievements of industry leaders and organizations through the prestigious Banknote & Document Security Awards, recognizing innovations and outstanding contributions to the field.
Key Themes and Objectives:
Key Themes and Objectives:
Why Attend:
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Gain insights: Learn from industry experts, regulators, and policymakers on the latest trends and best practices in pension fund governance.
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Network: Connect with key stakeholders, including trustees, fund managers, regulators, and service providers.
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Drive change: Contribute to shaping the future of Africa's pension fund industry by participating in discussions and sharing your perspectives.
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Cruise Experience: AHosting the event onboard an MSC cruise provides a relaxed and exclusive setting and unparalleled opportunities for networking and relationship-building. The breathtaking surroundings and luxurious amenities of the MSC cruise will inspire creativity and foster meaningful discussions.
AWARDS SPONSORSHIP OPEN!
Why Sponsor Awards
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Exposure and profile: benefit from high profile branding to the Africa’s entire industry before, during and after the event
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Networking opportunities: meet senior pensions scheme decision makers within the Africa’s leading organisations
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Generate Business: Create new business opportunities through higher brand presence among current and potential customers
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Thought Leadership: Align your company with the key business areas and endorse your expertise in the field
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About the Awards
The Banknote & Document Security Awards 2025 will recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and innovations in the field of banknote and document security across Africa. These prestigious awards aim to highlight the efforts of organizations, individuals, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to the development, implementation, and advancement of security technologies, anti-counterfeiting measures, and sustainable practices in currency and document protection.
Categories will span various sectors of the industry, including technological innovation, design excellence, sustainability in security printing, and successful collaboration between public and private sectors. The awards will provide a platform to honor trailblazers and inspire continued progress in the fight against fraud, counterfeiting, and security vulnerabilities in critical documents.
Awards Catergories
Why Attend:
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Gain insights: Learn from industry experts, regulators, and policymakers on the latest trends and best practices in pension fund governance.
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Network: Connect with key stakeholders, including trustees, fund managers, regulators, and service providers.
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Drive change: Contribute to shaping the future of Africa's pension fund industry by participating in discussions and sharing your perspectives.
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Innovation and Technology
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Best Pension Fund for Technology Adoption
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Best Pension Fund for Data Analytics
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Best Pension Fund for Cybersecurity
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Best Pension Fund for Digital Transformation
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Governance and Stewardship
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Best Pension Fund for Governance Practices
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Best Pension Fund for Member Engagement
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Best Pension Fund for Sustainability and ESG Integration
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Best Pension Fund for Risk Management
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Investment Performance
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Best Pension Fund for Overall Investment Performance
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Best Pension Fund for Equity Investment Performance
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Best Pension Fund for Alternative Investments Performance
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Member Benefits and Services
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Best Pension Fund for Member Benefits
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Best Pension Fund for Member Education and Counseling
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Best Pension Fund for Retirement Planning Tools and Resources
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Best Pension Fund for Member Service Excellence
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Top Speakers &
Panelist 2025
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Innovation and Technology
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Best Pension Fund for Technology Adoption
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Best Pension Fund for Data Analytics
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Best Pension Fund for Cybersecurity
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Best Pension Fund for Digital Transformation
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Governance and Stewardship
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Best Pension Fund for Governance Practices
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Best Pension Fund for Member Engagement
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Best Pension Fund for Sustainability and ESG Integration
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Best Pension Fund for Risk Management
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Investment Performance
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Best Pension Fund for Overall Investment Performance
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Best Pension Fund for Equity Investment Performance
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Best Pension Fund for Alternative Investments Performance
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Member Benefits and Services
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Best Pension Fund for Member Benefits
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Best Pension Fund for Member Education and Counseling
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Best Pension Fund for Retirement Planning Tools and Resources
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Best Pension Fund for Member Service Excellence
Why Sponsor Awards
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Exposure and profile: benefit from high profile branding to the Africa’s entire industry before, during and after the event
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Networking opportunities: meet senior pensions scheme decision makers within the Africa’s leading organisations
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Generate Business: Create new business opportunities through higher brand presence among current and potential customers
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Thought Leadership: Align your company with the key business areas and endorse your expertise in the field
