January 2019

NFMW-greetings

Well we have definitely started 2019 off on a high!

Winning FOUR awards at this year’s Institute of Retirement Funds Africa – Best Practices Industry Awards and with the fund fast approaching the 50 000-membership mark, we are growing from strength to strength and setting the benchmark in Local Government.

We are excited to introduce the new ABSA Workplace benefits which offer NFMW-members exclusive financial service solutions, including discounts on vehicle finance, home loans and personal loans.

At the NFMW, we remain committed to provide well-diversified investment portfolios which will provide solid real returns and capital growth over the long term. The latest investment portfolio performance as at the end of December 2018 is provided with a detailed article which focusses on the recent market performance and returns.

We are always looking at innovative ways of making it as easy as possible to contact the fund.You will be happy to know that you are now also able to communicate with us using WhatsApp and Telegram, so please make sure that you save our number and to tell us if you would like to receive notifications from us on these messaging platforms.

Enjoy reading this edition of the mailer and remember we are always here to help if you need any information or assistance with any fund-related matter.

Kind regards

Sean Samons
Principal Executive Officer

The NFMW was among the best of the best at the 2019 Institute of Retirement Funds (IRFA)- Best Practices Industry Awards, walking away with FOUR awards in the categories Financial Management and Reporting, Governance, Investment Practices and a GOLD STANDARD AWARD which is a testament to the fund’s compliance with all regulatory and other statutory requirements and above all recognition for setting the benchmark of excellence in Local Government.

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