About the forum
11th Annual Finance Forum
The Maldives Pension Administration Office, as the country's largest institutional investor and a key social security provider, sees the development of the financial and social security sectors and broadening of financial knowledge as key imperatives to achieve its strategic intent and objectives.
The Maldives Finance Forum was launched in 2012 to enable a nationally acclaimed platform for deliberating on issues, promoting views, and sharing experiences for the development of the Maldives' financial and social sector.
The longest running annual event for leaders of the Maldives Finance Sector
Forum Objectives
Raise Awareness
To raise awareness about the importance of sustainable pension systems and their impact on the financial well-being of aging populations.
Collaboration
To facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among policymakers, experts, industry professionals, and civil society organizations in the field of retirement and pension systems.
Innovative Solutions
To identify best practices and innovative solutions to promote the sustainability and resilience of pension systems.
Stakeholder Dialogue
To foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in building and maintaining sustainable pension systems.Forum Speakers & Panelists
Keynote Speakers & Presenters
Dr. Aishath Shiham
Minister of Social and Family DevelopmentMr. Robert Palacios
Lead Economist, The World BankMs. Sujatha Haleem
Chief Executive Officer, Pension OfficeMs. Aminath Irthiyasha
Director, Investment and Research, Pension OfficePanelists
Dr. Ahmed Inaz
Chairperson, Pension OfficeMs. Shadiya Ibrahim
Head of Office, UNFPA Maldives Country OfficeMr. Hussain Niyazy
Auditor General, Auditor General's OfficeMs. Aishath Hassan
Chief Statistician, Maldives Bureau of StatisticsMs. Mariyam Visam
Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Economic Development & TradeMr. Ahmed Saaid Musthafa
Deputy Minister, Ministry of FinanceTentative Agenda
Morning
09:15
Welcome RemarksPresentation on the existing pension system of the Maldives.Ms. Sujatha Haleem, Chief Executive Officer, Pension Office
09:35
Keynote SpeechDr. Aishath Shiham, Minister of Social and Family Development
09:55
Video Presentation on Pension Office
10:00
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:20
Presentation on the changing demographics of MaldivesMs. Aishath Hassan, Chief Statistician, Maldives Bureau of Statistics
10:40
Panel Discussion: Changing demographics in Maldives and implications on the domestic economy
Panelists
Dr. Ahmed Inaz, Chairperson, Pension OfficeMs. Shadiya Ibrahim, Head of Office, UNFPA Maldives Country OfficeMs. Aishath Hassan, Chief Statistician, Maldives Bureau of StatisticsMs. Mariyam Visam, Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Economic Development & TradeModerator
Ms. Azhath Rushdy, Director, Policy and Programs, Pension Office12:15
Lunch Break
Afternoon
13:20
Keynote Speech: Sustainable Pension SystemMr. Robert Palacios, Lead Economist, The World Bank
13:50
Panel Discussion: Sustainability and fairness of public non-contributory defined benefit schemes
Panelists
Mr. Hussain Niyazy, Auditor General, Auditor General's OfficeMr. Ahmed Saaid Musthafa, Deputy Minister, Ministry of FinanceMr. Robert Palacios, Lead Economist, The World BankModerator
Ms. Mariyam Shiuna, Chief Operating Officer, Pension Office15:30
Presentation on Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme (MRPS) as an adequate retirement planMs. Aminath Irthiyasha, Director, Investment and Research, Pension Office
15:55
Closing RemarksMs. Hawwa Fajuwa, Chief Financial Officer, Pension Office
16:00
Refreshments
Downloads
- Welcome Remarks: Overview of the existing pension system of the Maldives.Ms. Sujatha Haleem
- The Changing Demographics of MaldivesMs. Aishath Hassan
- The evolution of Maldivian pensions in the context of global patterns of pension provisionMr. Robert Palacios
- Adequacy of MRPS as a Retirement Savings VehicleMs. Aminath Irthiyasha
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