Chapter Two · Award 15 of 17

Africa Corporate Trustee of the Year Award

For a licensed corporate trustee demonstrating exceptional fiduciary responsibility, independent oversight and professional stewardship of pension assets.

A corporate trustee holds other people's retirement savings in trust. This award recognises the firm that carried that responsibility to the highest professional standard.

About this award

The Africa Corporate Trustee of the Year Award recognises a licensed corporate trustee that demonstrates exceptional fiduciary responsibility, independent oversight and professional stewardship of pension assets.

Unlike the Africa Trustee Board of the Year, which recognises a scheme's own board, this award celebrates a corporate trustee organisation providing institutional governance services.

Eligibility: Open to licensed corporate trustee companies providing professional trustee and governance services to pension schemes across Africa.

Call to action

Nominate the corporate trustee organisation setting the standard for independent, professional pension oversight.

Judging criteria — 20 marks total

Fiduciary Responsibility5 marks

Does the corporate trustee consistently protect members' interests and pension assets?

Governance and Compliance5 marks

Does it maintain strong governance, independence and regulatory compliance?

Risk Oversight5 marks

Does it effectively identify, monitor and manage scheme risks?

Service and Reporting5 marks

Does it provide reliable service, clear reporting and timely communication?

Total Score: 20 Marks