FSCA’s Astrid Ludin on two-pot, Cofi and the next era for regulation

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In this special edition of the Regulatory Rulebook series, Citywire South Africa sits down with Astrid Ludin, outgoing deputy commissioner at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and president of the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors, for a rare exit interview.

From the successful rollout of the two-pot retirement system to the shift towards risk-based supervision, Ludin unpacks the defining moments of her tenure and the unintended consequences now emerging. She also addresses industry pressure points, including employer non-payment of contributions, rising withdrawals, and the growing importance of data and digital infrastructure.
30 Apr English South Africa Investing

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