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State of the pension industry

In the current economic environment that money is not enough to either maintain a lifestyle or to motivate someone to willingly participate in a pension scheme.

By Rufaro Hozheri Jul. 26, 2024

Ceteris Paribus: Funeral assurance in Zim: A look into market viability

Fidelity Life, with the most diverse revenue streams, held only an 8% market share

By Tinashe Duma Jul. 19, 2024

Ceteris Paribus: Funeral assurance in Zim: A look into market viability

Time for Zim pension funds to invest in physical gold

It is true that local pension funds took up most of the gold coins issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

By Vince Musewe Jul. 19, 2024

Time for Zim pension funds to invest in physical gold

Ipec drafts regulatory framework for agric insurance index implementation

Ipec first announced the project in May 2023, saying it was a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 16, 2024

Ipec drafts regulatory framework for agric insurance index implementation

Delay in pension compensation irks legislators

This comes after Finance deputy minister David Mnangagwa recently announced a US$175 million commitment towards addressing the issue.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Jul. 16, 2024

Delay in pension compensation irks legislators

Insurance and pensions: The backbone of financial security

Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) commissioner Grace Muradzikwa said the sector is a cornerstone of financial security for individuals and businesses alike.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 14, 2024

Insurance and pensions: The backbone of financial security

Pension funds, insurers lack funds to adopt IFRS 17

Ipec gave funeral assurers up to September to adopt IFRS 17 or possibly face penalties.

By Belinda Chiroodza and Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 7, 2024

Pension funds, insurers lack funds to adopt IFRS 17

Funeral assurers get ultimatum over IFRS 17

Despite the challenges faced by funeral assurers, Muradzikwa praised the broader industry for its proactive approach to IFRS 17.

By Melody Chikono Jul. 5, 2024

Funeral assurers get ultimatum over IFRS 17

Zafa moves to comply with prescribed asset status

Speaking at its annual general meeting on Wednesday in Harare, Zafa outgoing president Arthur Mukasi noted that the environment was not conducive for prescribed assets.

By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 5, 2024