Rule · NAMFISA · 13 Nov 2025
The Minister of Finance has directed the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) to proceed with the implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2021 (Act No. 2 of 2021). The draft Regulation R.F.R.5.10 on the preservation of retirement benefits will not be implemented alongside this Act and will be reworked following public consultation. NAMFISA will communicate the commencement date and implementation modalities in due course.
13 NOVEMBER 2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKETS ACT, 2021 (ACT NO. 2 OF 2021) The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) hereby informs all Non-Bank Financial Institutions and stakeholders that:
a) The Minister of Finance has directed NAMFISA to proceed with the implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2021 (Act No. 2 of 2021) (“FIMA”). b) The draft Regulation R.F.R.5.10 – Preservation of Retirement Benefits will NOT be implemented together with FIMA. The regulation on preservation will be re-worked, considering all views expressed by the public. Once the revised draft is ready, it will be subjected to a broader public consultation process. c) NAMFISA will communicate the commencement date and implementation modalities in due course. For enquiries regarding this Public Notice, please contact Mr Calvin Thembikozi at cthembikozi@namfisa.com.na or +264 61 290 5276. Yours sincerely, Kenneth S. Matomola CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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