The 2025 ABSIP Financial Services Symposium is officially on the horizon – taking place 26–27 November 2025 at the Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg.

This year carries special significance as it marks 30 years of ABSIP, an organisation that has played a pivotal role in driving transformation across South Africa’s financial services sector. Three decades later, we pause to reflect on a critical question:

“30 Years of Transformation – So What?”

The Symposium will bring together leaders and decision-makers from across the ecosystem – regulators, National Treasury, banks, asset managers, insurers, and wealth managers – to unpack the real impact of transformation, address remaining gaps, and chart a strategic path for the next 30 years.

Day 1: Transformation in Financial Services

• 26 November 2025
• 08:00 – 16:30 + networking session
• Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg

Key discussions:

• The role of retirement funds in driving transformation.
• How transformation has evolved in asset management, wealth management, banking and insurance

Day 2: Financial Services & Economic Transformation

• 27 November 2025
• 08:00 – 13:00
• Houghton Hotel, Johannesburg

Key discussions:

• BBBEE & economic growth – catalyst or constraint?
• SMME investment as a lever for inclusive growth
• Infrastructure investment as a driver of economic transformation

This Symposium isn’t just another industry event – it’s a milestone gathering for anyone committed to building a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient financial services sector.

For more details, the full agenda, or to register, visit: https://absipsymposium.co.za/

For enquiries: manager@absip.co.za | 010 203 9025