Leading private corporate trustee, Enterprise Trustees, has assured of continued efforts to improve the quality of pensions in the country, by offering cutting-edge innovative solutions to all workers.
According to them, this forms part of measures to drive the inclusion of the informal sector in voluntary pension contributions.
Enterprise Trustees after 10 years in operation has over GHS6.2 billion in assets under management.
Speaking during the launch the 10-year anniversary launch of the company in Accra, Managing Director of Enterprise Trustees, Joseph Ampofo assured of the introduction of more innovative ways that will help increase the penetration of pensions in Ghana.
As we look forward to the next 10 years, our vision is to consolidate our market leadership by offering cutting-edge innovative solutions to all workers both in the formal and informal sector and also ensuring exceptional customer experience. We should be able to automate our processes from the onboarding stage right to the benefit payment stage.
The company also used the occasion to launch a new service, Purple Drawdown – a post-retirement solution developed specially for Ghanaians going on retirement and to help them manage their accrued pension benefits.
Joseph Ampofo called for collaborative efforts between individuals and stakeholders to For us at Enterprise ensuring retirement income security for workers.
“The pensions industry as we know it has evolved over the years. The National Pensions Act 2008 (Act 766) has created the avenue for individuals to get involved in their retirement future by also contributing through the third tier of the three tier pensions scheme, which is the voluntary leg of the Act and includes an option for members to explore pensions savings through Personal Pensions products to top up their retirement savings. For us at Enterprise Trustees, we see ensuring retirement income security as a collaborative effort between stakeholders and individuals. I urge all of us to take Advantage of the opportunities offered in the Act and work towards a better future for all workers.”
Chief Executive Officer for Enterprise Group, Keli Gadzekpo, also pledged his outfit’s commitment to from providing financial solutions to customers, as well as investing into the community to impact lives.
“Every year, we invest a proportion of our operating profit into giving back to society. Through our social intervention initiatives, we have helped improve access to healthcare, enhanced teaching and learning through the construction and rehabilitation of school buildings and also improve the general wellbeing of people through philanthropic activities”, he said.
The celebration was held on the theme – Celebrating 10 years of Trust, Partnering to Secure your future.