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Dear Retirement Fund Professional


We are pleased to share that our winter conference registration is finally open. The Batseta Winter Conference 2023 will be held from 12 to 13 June 2023 at Sun City Convention Centre.


Networking activities will take place on Sunday 11 June 2023, we urge all our guests to arrive by Sunday late morning.


This year's theme is "#BeSmart".




"I am a trustee because……"


"I am a principal officer because……"


Retirement fund fiduciaries have many reasons for volunteering their time and professional skills for the benefit of the members. Being a principal officer or trustee is one of the most important and powerful positions a person can ever have in the society. Against the backdrop of global and local disruptions such as the looming recessions, the ongoing war in Europe, energy crisis and climate-induced disasters, fiduciaries must Be Smart and resilient to navigate the foreseen tricky and uncertain future.


Being Smart means that funds must be forward looking and proactive in their response to achieve optimum outcomes for their members. Retirement Fund fiduciary competency areas include to:


  • #BeSmart in responding to issues related to an orderly energy transition.
  • #BeSmart in understanding the impact of ESG and Climate Change.


  • #BeSmart in dealing with investment challenges and opportunities that are impactful locally and offshore.


  • #BeSmart in influencing and implementing legislative imperatives.


  • #BeSmart in collaborating with other stakeholders to find collective solutions to industry challenges.


Delegates attending the 2023 Batseta Winter Conference have an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the latest trends, research and solutions offered by local and international industry experts. The conference topics will support the current and/or future board room competency areas cited to encouraging innovative smart solutions and cutting-edge thinking.


There is also ample time to meet and network with peers, service providers, and other industry stakeholders. The exhibitions provide an ideal platform to gauge what services are on offer within the retirement fund industry.


Our conference will bring together internationalisation leaders, experts, researchers as well as organisations and well-versed individuals to share their thoughts, research findings,lived experiences and good practice examples relating to retirement funds.


We are looking forward to a rich and impactful event.... Register NOW!


EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 13 APRIL 2023


ACCOMMODATION

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Download Agenda

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Agenda

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Welcome

Radesh Maharaj

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Keynote Address:

Radesh MaharajJohn Oliphant

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15

Morning Breakaways: Series 1-ESG and Just Transition

Chinell BermoskyNatasha Landell-MillsThanzi Ramukosi

Breakaway Room 1: "Venture Capital: Empowering South African Pension Funds through Innovation and Impact"
Breakaway Room 2: International outlook: Climate Change-The high carbon transition on the road to net zero
Breakaway Room 3: Findings of asset managers' approach to Responsible Investment & Transformation
Breakaway Room 4: Investing for a better tomorrow: Urgent action is required to avert climate risk in South Africa.

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Morning Breakaways: Series 2: Global Investing

Sibo KhumaloAndré SteynZintle TwalaAlbert BothaChris Siriram

Breakaway Room 1: TBC
Breakaway Room 2: China: Why retirement funds should allocate to region
Breakaway Room 3: The Importance of Asset and liability management in an increasingly uncertain world
Breakaway Room 4: A Decade of Investing in Africa

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LUNCH AND EXHIBITION

Warrior's Room

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Afternoon Breakaways: Series 3: Meaningful Impact Investing

Vukile Themba-MketoMotlatsi Mutlanyane

Breakaway Room 1: How do you invest for GENERATIONAL IMPACT in SA?
Breakaway Room 2: Driving impact and changing lives through social infrastructure investments
“A win-win for pension funds and communities”
Breakaway Room 3: ESG, regulation and impact: the future of sustainable investing
Breakaway Room 4: SME lending and the impact on small businesses to grow

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16

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Pre-Graduation Cocktail

Venue: Warriors Room

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From the Regulator/Adjudicator's desk

Muvhango LukhaimaneNaheem Essop

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Morning Breakaways: Series 4: Technology and Innovation

Prof. Daniel PageMpho MtsiKondi NkosiAvishal Seeth

Breakaway Room 1: Member Engagement Theme: Alexforbes’ innovation on how members of funds can/should be engaged in a dynamic market environment.
Breakaway Room 2: Applying Machine Learning for Tactical Asset Allocation
Breakaway Room 3: Investing for a future worth retiring in
Breakaway Room 4: Ask tougher questions, get better answers.

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Morning Breakaways: Series 5: Technology and Innovation

Conville Raymond BritzIelhaam IsmailClay LambiotteYusuf MowlanaChris Rule

Breakaway Room 1: Investing with purpose: How technology can give you greater insight and clarity of purpose when designing your strategy
Breakaway Room 2: Integrating ESG in an investment strategy: Risks, Returns, and Opportunities for Alpha
Breakaway Room3: The Future of Default Investment Strategies

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BRUNCH AND EXHIBITION

Venue: Warrior's Room

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Speakers

  • Anne-Marie D'Alton (Chief Executive Officer at Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa)

    Anne-Marie D'Alton

    Chief Executive Officer at Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa

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  • Chinell Bermosky (Investment Consultant at Old Mutual Corporate)

    Chinell Bermosky

    Investment Consultant at Old Mutual Corporate

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  • Prof.  Daniel Page (Head of Quantitative Strategies at 27four Investment Managers)

    Prof. Daniel Page

    Head of Quantitative Strategies at 27four Investment Managers

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  • Charlse Antonio (Chairperson at National Fund for Municipal Workers)

    Charlse Antonio

    Chairperson at National Fund for Municipal Workers

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  • Albert Botha (Head of Fixed Income at Ashburton Investments)

    Albert Botha

    Head of Fixed Income at Ashburton Investments

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  • Conville Raymond Britz (General Manager Investments at GIPF)

    Conville Raymond Britz

    General Manager Investments at GIPF

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  • Ben Buckler (Client Service Director of Baillie Gifford & Co)

    Ben Buckler

    Client Service Director of Baillie Gifford & Co

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  • Xolani Dube (Trustee at Natal Joint Municipal Pension/ Provident Fund)

    Xolani Dube

    Trustee at Natal Joint Municipal Pension/ Provident Fund

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  • Naheem Essop (Senior Legal Advisor at Pension Funds Adjudicator)

    Naheem Essop

    Senior Legal Advisor at Pension Funds Adjudicator

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  • Norbert Fullerton (Partner at LCP)

    Norbert Fullerton

    Partner at LCP

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  • Ayanda Gaqa (Executive: Governance and Assurance at ESKOM PENSION AND PROVIDENT FUND)

    Ayanda Gaqa

    Executive: Governance and Assurance at ESKOM PENSION AND PROVIDENT FUND

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  • Ielhaam Ismail (Equity Analyst at M&G Investment Managers)

    Ielhaam Ismail

    Equity Analyst at M&G Investment Managers

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  • Sibo Khumalo (Head of Institutional Business at Steyn Capital Management)

    Sibo Khumalo

    Head of Institutional Business at Steyn Capital Management

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  • Clay Lambiotte (Senior Partner – Investment at LCP)

    Clay Lambiotte

    Senior Partner – Investment at LCP

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  • Natasha Landell-Mills (Partner and Head of Stewardship at Sarasin & Partners)

    Natasha Landell-Mills

    Partner and Head of Stewardship at Sarasin & Partners

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  • Muvhango Lukhaimane (Adjudicator at Pension Funds Adjudicator)

    Muvhango Lukhaimane

    Adjudicator at Pension Funds Adjudicator

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  • Musa Mabesa (Principal Executive Officer at Government Employees Pension Fund)

    Musa Mabesa

    Principal Executive Officer at Government Employees Pension Fund

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  • Radesh Maharaj (Chairperson at BATSETA - Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa)

    Radesh Maharaj

    Chairperson at BATSETA - Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa

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  • Maseabi Marageni (Head: Business Development at Futuregrowth Asset Management)

    Maseabi Marageni

    Head: Business Development at Futuregrowth Asset Management

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  • Solly Matheba (Chairperson at Tshwane Municipal Pension Fund)

    Solly Matheba

    Chairperson at Tshwane Municipal Pension Fund

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  • Olebogeng Mathibe (Business Development Manager at RisCura)

    Olebogeng Mathibe

    Business Development Manager at RisCura

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  • Malizole Mdlekeza (Founder of MDM Actuaries)

    Malizole Mdlekeza

    Founder of MDM Actuaries

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  • Thomas Mketelwa (Principal Executive Officer at KZN Municipal Pension Fund)

    Thomas Mketelwa

    Principal Executive Officer at KZN Municipal Pension Fund

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  • Lerato Mogopudi (Deputy Principal Officer at Transport Sector Retirement Fund)

    Lerato Mogopudi

    Deputy Principal Officer at Transport Sector Retirement Fund

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  • Lebogang Mohlabeng (Investment Consultant at RisCura)

    Lebogang Mohlabeng

    Investment Consultant at RisCura

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  • Jolly Mokorosi (Board Director of BATSETA - Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa)

    Jolly Mokorosi

    Board Director of BATSETA - Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa

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  • Wilma Mokupo (Head of Department Retirement Funds at FSCA)

    Wilma Mokupo

    Head of Department Retirement Funds at FSCA

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  • Soyisile Mokweni (Executive Chairman at Consolidated Retirement Fund)

    Soyisile Mokweni

    Executive Chairman at Consolidated Retirement Fund

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  • Yusuf Mowlana (Portfolio Manager at M&G Investments)

    Yusuf Mowlana

    Portfolio Manager at M&G Investments

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  • Siyabonga Mthalane (Investment Manager at Government Employees Pension Fund)

    Siyabonga Mthalane

    Investment Manager at Government Employees Pension Fund

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  • Mpho Mtsi (Client Director of Old Mutual Investment Group)

    Mpho Mtsi

    Client Director of Old Mutual Investment Group

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  • Motlatsi Mutlanyane (Head of Alternative Investments at Momentum Investments)

    Motlatsi Mutlanyane

    Head of Alternative Investments at Momentum Investments

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  • Thamani Naidoo (Principal Officer at KZN Clothing Industry Provident Fund)

    Thamani Naidoo

    Principal Officer at KZN Clothing Industry Provident Fund

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  • Selina Nalane (Client Director of Old Mutual Alternative Investments)

    Selina Nalane

    Client Director of Old Mutual Alternative Investments

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  • Amrish Narrandes (Head: Private Equity & Venture Capital at Futuregrowth Asset Management)

    Amrish Narrandes

    Head: Private Equity & Venture Capital at Futuregrowth Asset Management

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  • Leslie Ndawana (Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer at National Fund for Municipal Workers)

    Leslie Ndawana

    Chief Executive Officer & Principal Officer at National Fund for Municipal Workers

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  • Kondi Nkosi (Country Head at Schroders)

    Kondi Nkosi

    Country Head at Schroders

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  • Mandla Nkosi (Trustee at Transport Sector Retirement Fund)

    Mandla Nkosi

    Trustee at Transport Sector Retirement Fund

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  • William Nkutha (Deputy Principal Officer at University of Cape Town Retirement Fund)

    William Nkutha

    Deputy Principal Officer at University of Cape Town Retirement Fund

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  • Vuyo Ntoi (Co-Managing Director of AIIM)

    Vuyo Ntoi

    Co-Managing Director of AIIM

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  • Floyd Ntombela (Executive Head at NBC Consultings)

    Floyd Ntombela

    Executive Head at NBC Consultings

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  • Matshidiso Nyembe (Chartered Principal Executive Officer at Rand Water Retirement Fund)

    Matshidiso Nyembe

    Chartered Principal Executive Officer at Rand Water Retirement Fund

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  • John Oliphant (Executive Director of Third Way Investment Partners)

    John Oliphant

    Executive Director of Third Way Investment Partners

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  • Ria Papier (Client Director: Old Mutual Private Equity of Old Mutual Alternative Investments)

    Ria Papier

    Client Director: Old Mutual Private Equity of Old Mutual Alternative Investments

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  • Dipak Patel (Head: Climate Finance & Innovation at Presidential Climate Commission)

    Dipak Patel

    Head: Climate Finance & Innovation at Presidential Climate Commission

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  • Karthi Pillay (Trustee)

    Karthi Pillay

    Trustee

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  • Kgomotso Ramokala (Board Director of BATSETA - Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa)

    Kgomotso Ramokala

    Board Director of BATSETA - Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa

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  • Thanzi Ramukosi (Investment Specialist at Ninety One)

    Thanzi Ramukosi

    Investment Specialist at Ninety One

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  • Kenneth Robertson (Head of Client Portfolio Management Sustainable Investing at ROBECO)

    Kenneth Robertson

    Head of Client Portfolio Management Sustainable Investing at ROBECO

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  • Chris Rule (Head of Client Solutions at 10X Investments)

    Chris Rule

    Head of Client Solutions at 10X Investments

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  • Nazley Sallie (Board Director of Batseta Council Of Retirement Funds For SA)

    Nazley Sallie

    Board Director of Batseta Council Of Retirement Funds For SA

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  • Lin Sanford (Principal Executive Officer at Mondi Mpact Group Fund)

    Lin Sanford

    Principal Executive Officer at Mondi Mpact Group Fund

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  • Sonja Saunderson (Chief Investment Officer at Eskom Pension and Provident Fund)

    Sonja Saunderson

    Chief Investment Officer at Eskom Pension and Provident Fund

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  • Layla Savahl (Trustee at Cape Municipal Pension Fund)

    Layla Savahl

    Trustee at Cape Municipal Pension Fund

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  • Mabatho Seeiso (Trustee)

    Mabatho Seeiso

    Trustee

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  • Avishal Seeth (Head: Retirements Consulting at Alexforbes)

    Avishal Seeth

    Head: Retirements Consulting at Alexforbes

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  • Bryan Shuping (CEO of Moriting Wealth Managers (Pty) Ltd.)

    Bryan Shuping

    CEO of Moriting Wealth Managers (Pty) Ltd.

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  • Chris Siriram (Head of LDI and Structuring at Ashburton Investments)

    Chris Siriram

    Head of LDI and Structuring at Ashburton Investments

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  • Roselyn Spencer (Managing Director of MiDa Advisory)

    Roselyn Spencer

    Managing Director of MiDa Advisory

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  • André Steyn (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Steyn Capital Management)

    André Steyn

    Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer at Steyn Capital Management

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  • George Strauss (Chairman at TRANSNET RETIRMENT FUND)

    George Strauss

    Chairman at TRANSNET RETIRMENT FUND

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  • Tania Swanepoel (Head: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at OMAI)

    Tania Swanepoel

    Head: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at OMAI

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  • Thabo Tembo (Head of Institutional Sales Africa at ROBECO)

    Thabo Tembo

    Head of Institutional Sales Africa at ROBECO

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  • Vukile Themba-Mketo (Portfolio Manager:  Private Debt at Sanlam Investments)

    Vukile Themba-Mketo

    Portfolio Manager: Private Debt at Sanlam Investments

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  • Zintle Twala (Analyst at Steyn Capital Management)

    Zintle Twala

    Analyst at Steyn Capital Management

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  • Wilma de Groot (Head of the Core Quant Equities capability and Head of the Quant Equity Portfolio Management team at ROBECO)

    Wilma de Groot

    Head of the Core Quant Equities capability and Head of the Quant Equity Portfolio Management team at ROBECO

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Winter Conference Sponsors

Accommodation

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Discounted Shuttles

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Sponsors and Partners

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Corporate Sponsors

Exhibitors

Corporate Sponsor Exhibitors

  • 10X Investments

  • 27Four Investment Managers

  • AlexForbes

  • Ashburton Investments (for Corporate and Institutional Clients)

  • Baillie Gifford

  • Futuregrowth Asset Management

  • LCP

  • M&G Investments

  • Momentum Investments

  • Ninety One

  • Old Mutual Alternative Investments

  • Old Mutual Corporate

  • Old Mutual Investment Group

  • RisCura

  • Robeco

  • Sanlam Investments

  • Schroders

  • Sarasin & Partners

  • Steyn Capital Management

Non-Sponsor Exhibitors

  • Allan Gray

  • ASISA Academy

  • Ebnet

  • International Housing Solutions

  • Mahlako Financial Services

  • Mazi Asset Management

  • MiDa Advisors

  • Sasfin Asset Managers

  • Stanlib

  • SEI INVESTMENTS (SOUTH AFRICA)

  • The Government Employees Pension Fund

  • Third Way Asset Management Group

  • Vunani Fund Managers

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