10th ANNUAL RETIREMENT REFORMS SUMMIT 2019

Almost all industrialised countries are facing demographic change which jeopardises their old-age security systems. As a consequence, a widespread retirement reform is either introduced or debate is going on in many of these countries.

With the ageing problem getting more acute, the world of retirement is in a greater state of instability. With the frequent financial upheavals and market volatilities, the urgent call for action and retirement reforms is getting louder. It is time to act now to ensure that the pensions industry will be set on a long-term sustainable path to deliver what is promised for tomorrow! The cost of pensions and providing for retirement is ever increasing. Extreme market volatility, increasing longevity, regulatory overhaul, and impact of the African politics, give retirement schemes plenty to ponder about.

Governments, employers and the insurance industry have significant longevity and financial exposures which they are increasingly looking to manage. How do they shape shift and deal with the complex risks and challenges faced to get through the financial meltdown? How do pension providers and insurance companies ensure that the retirement funds are fully secured and sustainable? And what more can the governments do to drive their economies and enhance the retirement systems? The existing systems are in distress. What can the insurance industry do to play a more fulfilling role for the ageing society?

The 10th annual Retirement Reforms Summit will assess the adequacy of standards, sustainability and security in retirement schemes today and look for the right reforms to fill the gaps and find solutions in regulatory framework, risk management approaches to promote innovative products and solutions including wealth management. The three-day Summit will also draw from the lessons of pension systems and reforms in Africa in tackling ageing issues.

Registration for this Summit is now officially open. Please find the Registration Form here-attached for your convenience. Kindly complete it and email it back to me on:[email protected] or for any additional information, you may call +27 110192200.