Regulatory Compliance Vault

Nigerian financial sector compliance directory — Acts, Regulations, Guidelines and Circulars from PenCom, CBN, NAICOM, SEC and NDPC.

PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Code of Ethics and Business Practices for Licensed Pension Operators

Sets ethics and business practice standards for licensed pension operators, enforceable within the industry consistent with the PRA 2004.

Applies To
PFAs; PFCs
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Code of Conduct Form for Directors of Licensed Pension Operators

Directors conduct attestation form supporting the Code of Corporate Governance for Licensed Pension Operators (already on record as pc-10), promoting ethical standards among PFA/PF…

Applies To
Directors of PFAs and PFCs
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Framework for Recovery of Outstanding Pension Contributions and Interest Penalty from Defaulting Employers

Sets procedures for recovering unremitted pension contributions and interest penalties from employers who fail to remit within the statutory period under Section 11(5)(b) of the PR…

Applies To
Defaulting employers; PFCs
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Regime of Sanctions and Penalties for Non/Late Submission of Regulatory Returns

Sets sanctions and penalties specifically for non-submission or late submission of regulatory returns (RMAS reporting).

Applies To
PFAs; PFCs (RMAS reporting)
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Framework for the Supervision of States and Local Government Schemes

Sets implementation processes and supervisory machinery for effective operation of State and Local Government pension schemes, and for PenCom's supervision of State Pension Bureaux…

Applies To
State/LG pension bureaux
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Framework for Resolution of Failing Operators in the Nigerian Pension Industry

Standardises PenCom's actions in dealing with failing pension operators, issued under Sections 20 and 54 of the PRA 2004.

Applies To
PFAs; PFCs
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Framework on Sanctions and Penalties for Non-Compliance with the Pension Reform Act 2004

General sanctions and penalties framework for non-compliance with the PRA 2004; predates the PRA 2014 and may need review for continued relevance.

Applies To
Industry-wide
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Framework for Regime of Sanctions and Penalties

Covers sanctions applicable to pension operators (PFAs and PFCs) as well as employers, with employee-related compliance issues handled through employers and awareness campaigns. Li…

Applies To
Operators; employers
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Framework 07 Apr 2017
Framework and Implementation Guidelines for RSA Retiree Fund

Nature, coverage and implementation of the RSA Retiree Fund, restricted to RSA retirees on Programmed Withdrawal in the first instance (private and public sectors); CPFAs and Appro…

Applies To
RSA retirees; PFAs
Effective
07 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Guideline 06 Apr 2017
Whistle Blowing Guidelines for Pensions

Establishes a stakeholder-driven whistleblowing framework supporting transparency in the pension industry.

Applies To
Industry-wide (PFAs, PFCs, employers, RS…
Effective
06 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Guideline 06 Apr 2017
Guidelines for Transitional Arrangements

General guidance on transitional matters for public and private sectors relating to implementation of the Pension Reform Act 2004.

Applies To
Public and private sector employers and …
Effective
06 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline
PenCom Guideline 06 Apr 2017
Guidelines for the Transfer of NSITF Contributions into Employees Retirement Savings Account

Governs the supervised transfer of NSITF scheme contributions and accrued income into employees' RSAs following expiration of the 5-year moratorium (from July 2009). Superseded by …

Applies To
NSITF contribution transferees; PFAs
Effective
06 Apr 2017
Compliance Deadline

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