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Sentinel Retirement Fund
Sentinel Retirement Fund was established in 1946 as a self-administered umbrella pension fund serving mining-related industries in South Africa.
Sentinel Retirement Fund
Sentinel Retirement Fund was established in 1946 as a self-administered umbrella pension fund serving mining-related industries in South Africa. It supplies defined contribution retirement savings, self-insured risk benefits, and monthly pensions to participants. The fund holds public equity positions including Naspers, Prosus, FirstRand, Anglo American, British American Tobacco, Standard Bank, MTN, Sasol, Impala Platinum, and Capitec Bank. It also maintains private holdings in Noble Spectatus Fund and I Group Financial Holdings. Geographic exposure centers on South Africa with additional international equity lines. Allocations include a 9.98 percent current weighting to private equity against an 8 percent target. Assets total 5283 million USD. The fund owns Sentinel House in Parktown, Johannesburg, and runs the Sentinel Property Fund valued at 345 million USD focused on local commercial and industrial real estate. It participates in the Batseta Winter Conference and ASISA Annual Conference. Board composition draws employer nominees from the Minerals Council South Africa and employee nominees from the National Union of Mineworkers, Solidarity, UASA, and the Mines Professional Association.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1946
Location
Region
Africa
Country
South Africa
City
Johannesburg
Corporate office
5th Floor, 92 Rivonia Road Wierda Valley, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2193, South Africa
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who nominates trustees to the Sentinel Retirement Fund board?
Employer representatives come from the Minerals Council South Africa. Employee representatives are nominated by the National Union of Mineworkers, Solidarity, UASA, and the Mines Professional Association.
What asset classes does Sentinel Retirement Fund allocate to?
Public equities on the JSE form the core. Private equity receives a 9.98 percent allocation. Direct real estate through the Sentinel Property Fund accounts for roughly 6.4 percent of assets.
Does Sentinel Retirement Fund invest in listed companies outside South Africa?
Yes. Holdings include Prosus NV and British American Tobacco plc alongside domestic names such as Naspers and Anglo American.
Which industry associations does Sentinel Retirement Fund belong to?
The fund is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment and adheres to the Code for Responsible Investment in South Africa. It is also a member of the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa.
What real assets does Sentinel Retirement Fund own directly?
Sentinel House at 1 Sunnyside Drive, Parktown, Johannesburg serves as the registered head office. The Sentinel Property Fund holds additional South African commercial and industrial properties.
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