APECSSA (APECS South Africa) Lecture Series, #2Title: Securing Your Financial Stability from the Start
Speaker: Peter Eggeling AIB(SA), PPRE
Short description: The talk is designed to equip early-career professionals with the essentials of personal financial planning. Emphasizing the importance of starting early, it covers key topics such as budgeting, tax strategies, managing debt, and setting savings goals. The discussion extends to building emergency funds, understanding housing and insurance options, planning for retirement, and the critical aspects of wills and life planning. With insights on the devaluation of money, the Rule of 70, and expert financial wisdom, this talk offers a wise path to achieving long-term financial security.
Short bio of the speaker: Peter, who was supposed to semi-retire six years ago, had a distinguished career in banking, including his role as Associate Director of Bank Supervision in the Middle East. Prior to this, he led major bank Internal Audit functions across Africa and South Africa. Peter also has experience as a Personal Financial Planner with Standard Bank, and within his independent brokerage. After leaving the corporate world, he earned a Theology degree and qualified as a Property Practitioner, now serving as an Executive Church Pastor, providing personal (including financial) counseling, and independent Realtor. He is also an NSRI Sea Rescue Volunteer.
