Pension Fund Regulators in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the Pension Fund Regulators are the bodies responsible for overseeing the administration of pension funds in the country. The main regulator is the National Pension Commission (PenCom), which was established by the Pension Reform Act 2004. PenCom is responsible for licensing and regulating pension fund operators, such as pension fund administrators (PFAs) and pension fund custodians (PFCs). It also sets standards for the investment of pension funds and ensures that the interests of pensioners are protected.
The other pension fund regulators in Nigeria are:
- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN): The CBN is responsible for regulating the activities of banks and other financial institutions, including PFAs and PFCs.
- The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): The SEC is responsible for regulating the securities market in Nigeria. This includes ensuring that PFAs and PFCs comply with the relevant securities laws and regulations.
- The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM): The NAICOM is responsible for regulating the insurance industry in Nigeria. This includes ensuring that PFAs and PFCs comply with the relevant insurance laws and regulations.
The work of these regulators is essential to ensuring the effective administration of pension funds in Nigeria. They help to protect the interests of pensioners and ensure that their retirement savings are managed wisely.
PENCOM
174 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent,
Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria.
info@pencom.gov.ng
https://pencom.gov.ng
P: 0700-CALLPENCOM (0700-225 -573-6266) +234 9460 3930
CBN
Plot 33, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way
Central Business District,
Cadastral Zone,
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory,
Nigeria
+234 700 225 5226
contactcbn@cbn.gov.ng
https://cbn.gov.ng
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SEC Towers Plot 272, Samuel Adesujo Ademulegun Street Central Business District Abuja, FCT
sec@sec.gov.ng
https://sec.gov.ng
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
Plot 1239, Ladoke Akintola Boulevard Garki II, Abuja.
info@naicom.gov.ng
https://www.naicom.gov.ng