Editor's Thoughts.

This is not the same old rhetoric on an age old topic. This is the latest conversation on a very (very) important issue. Commissioned by the PRI, the Responsible Investment in South Africa report starts with FSCA Commissioner, Unathi Kamlana’s simple core point: having an ESG policy on file means nothing if your fund isn't actually governing, resourcing and holding itself accountable for it.

That lands because Reg 28 already requires funds to factor in ESG considerations, so the bar for "compliant" was set years ago (perhaps too low?). What the report surfaces are the gaps where funds are falling short and, most importantly, how to start filling those gaps with deliberate action that can be taken by any fund – no matter the number of members and value of assets. Oh, not for you, I hear manco’s sighing in relief at having dodged another burdensome load of pension fund compliance stuff – think again. COFI puts you on the decision making field of play – and you, like all the role players in the value chain, are accountable for members’ outcomes.

So go grab a cuppa and take a moment to zoom out and see the broader imperative. It’s on our publications podium here (with thanks to Stanlib Asset Management and Sanlam Corporate for their media sponsorship).

Also today, we drop the second episode of Health Hack SA explaining exactly what a medical scheme is and how they work, with thanks to Momentum Health. We answer the most common questions like: do you need a medical aid if you’re healthy? What influences how much you pay each month? And can you control any part of that premium? We also begin to unpack the things you need to think about when choosing your scheme and plan.

Grab a second cuppa and enjoy this episode. We know these are questions your employees, friends and family have – take a moment to share this with them.

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