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Sustainable Returns with David Levinson Ep 2: Doubling down on our efforts - ESG and pension reform in SA

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South Africa’s pension and retirement fund sector sits at the intersection of financial security and social transformation. As unemployment, inequality, and climate change intensify, ESG principles are no longer optional, they are essential. In this episode of Sustainable Returns, David Levinson speaks with Andile Hlanti, Institutional Consultant, about how ESG is reshaping the future of retirement investing in South Africa. They also discuss why trustees are moving from a compliance mindset to an impact-driven approach and the unique design of the Nedgroup Investments Multi-Managed Future Focus Equity Fund, managed by three investment-led and black-owned asset managers.

1 Oct 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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