--- title: EasyRetire - About Us description: Discover RISE, a licensed financial services provider offering comprehensive investment management and administration solutions to empower your financial success. Start your journey with us today. --- [![EasyRetire-logo-2025](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/EasyRetire-logo-2025.svg "EasyRetire-logo-2025") ](https://retire.easyequities.co.za?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://retire.easyequities.co.za) - [Why EasyRetire](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/why-easyretire) - [Products & Services](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/products-services) - [Easy Umbrella Fund](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/easyretire-easyumbrella-fund) - [Funds](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/funds) - [About Us](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/about-us) - [Sustainability](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/easyretire-sustainability) - - [![](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/1nvest/EE_icon.png)EasyEquities](https://www.easyequities.co.za) - [![](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/EasyProperties%202023/EP-icon-2023.png) EasyProperties](https://properties.easyequities.co.za) - [![](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/EasyCrypto%20Images%202022/Home%20Page%20Images/EC-Logo.svg) EasyCrypto](https://crypto.easyequities.co.za) - [![](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/1nvest/mrphy-icon.png) EasyAdvisor](https://www.mrphy.co.za) [Member Portal ](https://memberportal.rise.co.za/Account/SignIn) [Employer Portal ](https://platform.rise.co.za) [Contact Us ](https://support.rise.co.za/support/home) # About us ## Who We Are ### Financial Service Provider RISE is a licensed financial services provider, offering a holistic approach to your financial well-being. ### Pension Fund Administrator RISE is a licensed S13B Pension Fund Administrator and Cat1/Cat 2 Asset Manager. ### EasyEquities As an EasyEquities subsidiary, we offer transparent, simple, and accessible asset management and administration services ## Empowering Your Financial Success ![investment management](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/investment%20management.png) ### Investment Management RISE's asset management division employs a multi-manager specialist approach. We collaborate with top asset managers across various asset classes and regions, ensuring diversified sources of alpha. Our strategic blending of active and passive strategies optimizes returns while managing risk effectively. ![alternative investments](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/alternative%20investments.png) ### Alternative Investments We believe in investing for a brighter future. RISE dedicates a portion of your assets to alternative asset classes with qualitative objectives, such as supporting the transition to green energy and addressing societal challenges. ![ESG integration](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/ESG%20integration-1.png) ### ESG Integration Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated into our investment process. Your investments align with responsible and sustainable practices, contributing to a better world. RISE is a signatory of the UNPRI, the gold standard of adopting and implementing ESG Principles into capital allocation. ![administration services](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/administration%20services.png) ### Administration Services RISE holds an S13b administration license to administer retirement funds. Our technology-driven systems ensure contemporary and accurate records. Employers can manage their retirement schemes effectively through our user-friendly employer portal, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. ## Meet The Team At RISE, our strength lies in our people – a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to your financial well-being. Meet some of the key individuals who drive RISE's success ![Nicola](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/Nicola%20-%20b%26w.jpg) ### Nicola Comninos #### Chief Executive Officer ### Nicola Comninos #### Chief Executive Officer With 18 years’ experience in financial markets, Nicola Comninos, CFA is the executive managing director of EasyETFs Management Company. She is also the Group Chief Risk Officer of Purple Group Limited where she is responsible for group risk, sustainability, governance, legal and compliance for the group and its subsidiaries including, but not limited to EasyEquities, EasyCrypto, EasyProperties, RISE, EasyAssetManagement and EasyETFs. ![Bianca Hamilton](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/Rectangle%20114.png) ### Bianca Hamilton #### Executive Head of Administration ### Bianca Hamilton #### Executive Head of Administration A seasoned professional in the employee benefits field with extensive knowledge and experience across Africa, Bianca is known for her hands-on project approach and ability to adapt to diverse regulatory environments, she has been involved in successful projects in several African countries, including Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique, Ghana, and Malawi. Her deep expertise, project management, and analytical skills ensure the flawless execution of employee benefits programs and data-driven decision-making. ![Duane-modified](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/Duane-modified.jpg) ### Duane Gilbert #### Chief Investment Officer ### Duane Gilbert #### Chief Investment Officer Duane Gilbert has over 14 years of investment experience in the South African retirement fund industry. He started his career as an equity and fixed income analyst before moving onto multi-management, where he has spent the majority of his career. His areas of specialisation are asset allocation and manager research. Gilbert has an honours degree in actuarial science specialising in quantitative finance from the University of Cape Town. ![Keabetswe Letsholo](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/Keabetswe%20Letsholo.jpg) ### Keabetswe Letsholo #### Employee Benefits and Retirement Fund Consultant ### Keabetswe Letsholo #### Employee Benefits and Retirement Fund Consultant Keabetswe Letsholo is an Employee Benefits and Retirement Fund Consultant with over 12 years of experience in the retirement fund industry. She specialises in retirement fund consulting, employee benefits, fund governance, investments, and member education. Having progressed from fund administration to consulting, she brings a practical understanding of the retirement journey from both an operational and strategic perspective. Keabetswe works closely with employers, trustees, and members to simplify complex retirement and employee benefit matters, helping them make informed decisions with confidence. She is passionate about improving retirement outcomes through education, trusted advice, and strong stakeholder relationships, always striving to deliver meaningful value and long-term financial well-being. ![Essay](https://retire.easyequities.co.za/hubfs/Essay.jpg) ### Essay Govender #### Head of Sales of EasyRetire ### Essay Govender #### Head of Sales of EasyRetire Essay brings 30 years of retirement market experience. Essay has worked at Alex Forbes, Old Mutual, Liberty & YALA Consultants and Actuaries. She joins us to drive our growth strategy & position EasyRetire RISE as a leading retirement provider in SA & beyond. ## Begin Your Financial Journey with RISE Ready to experience the easy way to financial management? Reach out to us today, and let's embark on your financial journey together. 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Please **[click here](https://resources.purplegroup.co.za/easyretire/RISE_EasyRetire_ComplaintsManagementFramework.pdf)** for more info about our Complaints Procedures. Please **[click here](https://resources.purplegroup.co.za/PAIAManual_English.pdf)** (English) or **[click here](https://resources.purplegroup.co.za/PAIAManual_Zulu.pdf)** (Zulu) or **[click here](http://resources.purplegroup.co.za/PAIAManual_Sesotho.pdf)** (Sesotho) for more info about our (PAIA) Promotion of Access to Information. - [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://resources.easyequities.co.za/EasyEquities_Terms%26Conditions.pdf) - [Complaints Process Documentation](https://resources.purplegroup.co.za/easyretire/RISE_EasyRetire_ComplaintsManagementFramework.pdf) ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/954690624/?value=0&guid=ON&script=0)