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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

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The Pension Funds Awards celebrate and inspire excellence in governance, innovation, and sustainability, driving positive change and long-term value for members across Africa.

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20-26 Mar

2026

On Board MSC Cruise

5 Nights 
MSC Cruise
Round Trip - Leaving from: Durban

To Portuguese Island- Mozambique

20-26 Mar

2026

On Board MSC Cruise

5 Nights 
MSC Cruise
Round Trip - Leaving from: Durban

To Portuguese Island- Mozambique

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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

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About the experience

Craving an adventure mixed with a beautiful learning experience? Sail your way to Pan African Summit on Banknote Security, Sustainability & Payment Innovation 2025 with  MSC Cruises, pristine and wild beauty events! 

 

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About the Summit

The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2026

Celebrate and inspire excellence for long-term value for members across Africa.

The inaugural Pan African Awards on Pension Funds Governance & Awards 2026 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.

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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? 

Pension Funds Cruise

PODCAST: Key Themes and Objectives:

  • Aligning Legislative Frameworks with Industry Needs: We focus on aligning new legislative measures with existing pension fund regulations, addressing discrepancies and create a supportive regulatory environment.

  • Managing the Cost Implications of Regulatory Changes: This theme explores strategies to manage the financial impact of new governance measures on pension funds and technology use to reduce administrative costs.

  • Balancing Compliance and Member Benefits: We examine how pension funds can achieve regulatory compliance while ensuring maximum benefits for members.

  • Ensuring Practicality in Legislation: We highlight the need for practical and feasible legislation that meets pension fund needs.

  • The Role of Industry Consultation in Legislative Processes: We unpack the importance of industry-government consultation in collaborative legislative development.

  • Investment Opportunities and Managing Inflation in Growing Pension Funds: We focuses on identifying profitable investment opportunities in the current economic climate, including strategies for managing inflation, diversifying portfolios, and navigating private equity, private debt, venture capital, and infrastructure investment challenges.

Key Themes and Objectives:

Key Themes and Objectives:

Why Attend:

  • Gain insights: Learn from industry experts, regulators, and policymakers on the latest trends and best practices in pension fund governance.

  • Network: Connect with key stakeholders, including trustees, fund managers, regulators, and service providers.

  • Drive change: Contribute to shaping the future of Africa's pension fund industry by participating in discussions and sharing your perspectives.

  • 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.

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Why Sponsor Awards

  • Exposure and profile: benefit from high profile branding to the Africa’s entire industry before, during and after the event

  • Networking opportunities: meet senior pensions scheme decision makers within the Africa’s leading organisations

  • Generate Business: Create new business opportunities through higher brand presence among current and potential customers

  • Thought Leadership: Align your company with the key business areas and endorse your expertise in the field

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About the Awards

AWARDS SPONSORSHIP OPEN! 

​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:

  • Gain insights: Learn from industry experts, regulators, and policymakers on the latest trends and best practices in pension fund governance.

  • Network: Connect with key stakeholders, including trustees, fund managers, regulators, and service providers.

  • 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

  • Best Pension Fund for Technology Adoption

  • Best Pension Fund for Data Analytics

  • Best Pension Fund for Cybersecurity

  • Best Pension Fund for Digital Transformation

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Governance and Stewardship

  • Best Pension Fund for Governance Practices

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Engagement

  • Best Pension Fund for Sustainability and ESG Integration

  • Best Pension Fund for Risk Management

03

Investment Performance

  • Best Pension Fund for Overall Investment Performance

  • Best Pension Fund for Equity Investment Performance

  • Best Pension Fund for Alternative Investments Performance

04

Member Benefits and Services

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Benefits

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Education and Counseling

  • Best Pension Fund for Retirement Planning Tools and Resources

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Service Excellence

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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

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The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

The only pensions and retirement funds summit that matters in 2025

 

Building the conerstones of pension funds sustainability through governance and transparency

Top Speakers &
Panellists
 2026

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Pro. Mevyn King

Committee on Corporate Governance in South Africa, which produced King I, II, III and IV, and Chair of the Good Law Foundation.

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Azar Jammine

Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix 

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Hon. Dagmawit Bekele

Director, Peace Fund Secretariat, African Union Commission, Former Misnister of Transport & Logistics, Uganda

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Stephen McGown

Author: Six Years With Al Qaeda, South Africa 

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Innovation and Technology

  • Best Pension Fund for Technology Adoption

  • Best Pension Fund for Data Analytics

  • Best Pension Fund for Cybersecurity

  • Best Pension Fund for Digital Transformation

02

Governance and Stewardship

  • Best Pension Fund for Governance Practices

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Engagement

  • Best Pension Fund for Sustainability and ESG Integration

  • Best Pension Fund for Risk Management

03

Investment Performance

  • Best Pension Fund for Overall Investment Performance

  • Best Pension Fund for Equity Investment Performance

  • Best Pension Fund for Alternative Investments Performance

04

Member Benefits and Services

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Benefits

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Education and Counseling

  • Best Pension Fund for Retirement Planning Tools and Resources

  • Best Pension Fund for Member Service Excellence

Why Sponsor Awards

  • Exposure and profile: benefit from high profile branding to the Africa’s entire industry before, during and after the event

  • Networking opportunities: meet senior pensions scheme decision makers within the Africa’s leading organisations

  • Generate Business: Create new business opportunities through higher brand presence among current and potential customers

  • Thought Leadership: Align your company with the key business areas and endorse your expertise in the field

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