Pension Strategy
Conference 2026
Renewing the Ghanaian Pension Promise:
Promoting Confidence, Resilience and Sustainable Growth.
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- 10am GMT
- Accra, Ghana
About The Conference
Welcome to the eighth edition of the Pension Strategy Conference, Ghana’s premier thought-leadership platform for the pensions industry, proudly hosted by Axis Pension Trust.
Since its inception, the conference has served as a critical platform for dialogue, policy reflection and strategic engagement across the retirement savings ecosystem. Each year, it convenes trustees, regulators, fund managers, policymakers and industry leaders to shape the future of pensions in Ghana.
The 2026 theme, “Renewing the Ghanaian Pension Promise: Promoting Confidence, Resilience and Sustainable Growth,” reflects a pivotal moment for the industry. In the wake of shifting economic and investment realities, there is a renewed resolve to strengthen trust in the pension system while unlocking sustainable growth opportunities. This year’s edition will feature speeches, presentations and discussions on exciting topics designed to inspire participants to take actionable steps towards their pension fund investments.
Why Attend
Economic Insights
Resilient Portfolios
Green Finance
Executive Networking
Strategic Dialogue
Sustainable Growth
Conference Speakers
Afriyie Oware
Chief Executive OfficerAxis Pension Trust
Prof. Godfred Bokpin
Professor of FinanceUniversity of Ghana
Hon. Augustus Goosie Tanoh
Presidential Advisor24-Hour Economy Strategy
Reshma Shah
Lead, Carbon MarketsFSD Africa
Michael Edem Akafia
Vice PresidentGold Fields Ghana
Hamdiya Ismaila
Founder & CEOSavannah Impact Advisory
Kwabena Boamah
Managing DirectorStanbic Investment Services
Peter Bawuah, CFA
Chief Investment OfficerAxis Pension Trust
Paa Kofi Ankomah
General ManagerAxis Pension Trust
Robert Marshall Bennin
ChairmanAxis Pension Schemes
Bernard Avle
MC & ModeratorCiti FM / Channel One2026 Agenda Highlights
Who Should Attend
Trustees of Occupational Pension Schemes
Corporate Executives and Senior Managers
Regulators (NPRA, SEC, Bank of Ghana)
Pension Fund Managers
Investment Advisors
Professional Associations
Financial and Business Media
Conference Impact At A Glance
- The conference proposed a gradual increase in Tier 2 contributions to 10%. This is still awaiting regulatory action.
- It recommended redesigning investment guidelines to better manage inflation risk. This has been addressed in the new guidelines.
- It called for easier access to international markets for pension funds. The new guidelines now support this.
- The need to use pension assets to develop a mortgage market was raised. Action is still pending.
- The idea to set a minimum allocation to risk assets was proposed and has been addressed in the updated guidelines.
- The conference encouraged creating public-private partnerships for pension investments. This is yet to be implemented.
- Strategic asset allocation was highlighted in 2022, but no specific action has followed yet.
- In 2023, the event showcased alternative investment opportunities. Many schemes have since increased their allocations to alternatives.
- Regulatory reforms were advocated to enable pension funds to invest outside Ghana, in line with global best practices.
- Global best practices, particularly from Botswana, were spotlighted to inform discussions on improving governance and regulatory efficiency.
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