How the T-Day retirement reforms could affect you A number of retirement fund rule reforms will come into effect on 1 March 2021, also known as T-Day. These new rules will not only standardise the way in which benefits can be accessed across different funds at ...
Read More » | | | ADJUDICATOR SLAMS PRIVATE SECURITY SECTOR PROVIDENT FUND FOR NOT TAKING ACTION AGAINST DEFAULTING EMPLOYERS Regulatory compliance in the private security industry remains a sore point as more complaints land on the desk of the Pensions Funds Adjudicator.
The majority of the complaints prevalent in this sector ...
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ADJUDICATOR RULES EMPLOYER IS ENTITLED TO PENSION DEDUCTION AFTER DOUBLE SALARY PAYMENTS The Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator, Advocate Matome Thulare, has ruled that an employer was entitled to claim a deduction for double salary payments made to the complainant for over two years.
Advocate ...
Read More » | | | Introducing our new eNews App Insurance Gateway is thrilled to introduce our brand new electronic newspaper. The final product is available as both a mobile and desktop application. Our aim with the app was to develop an electronic newspaper ...
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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY-POPIA ESSENTIALS The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has been in the making for a while, with certain aspects already introduced. It is finally set to come into full effect after President Cyril Ramaphosa said, in ...
Read More » | | | SA retirees don’t want to gamble on their retirement savings New research shows a 25% jump in the number of retirees less willing to take risks with their money for saving or investment
Percentage of respondents who now set goals and are planning for their financial future ...
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The importance of having a Will Drawing up a Will can be a very sensitive and uncomfortable subject but as death is inevitable, it is always better to be prepared. As a legal document expressing your last wishes, a Will may well be the most important ...
Read More » | | | Increasing need for cross-border estate planning as more SA investors look offshore What advisers should consider with offshore structures and complicated cross-border estate planning
27 October 2020: Market volatility, a weakening rand, and a steep Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decline ...
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Wealthy families support the fight against COVID-19 New research from international family office Stonehage Fleming has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a significant shift in the key priorities of many wealthy families. This finding and others ...
Read More » | | | Review your will to account for COVID-19, advises JustMoney The COVID-19 pandemic is a timely reminder of the importance of ensuring your personal finances are in order – and a key component of this is an up-to-date will. This legal document, that should take into ...
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HOW UNCLAIMED MONIES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES By: Elio E’Silva, Head of Direct Corporate Solutions, Alexander Forbes
Prescribed assets for retirement funds have been discussed extensively as a potential source of funding for state-owned entity (SOE) ...
Read More » | | | CAN I AFFORD TO DIE? The Covid-19 pandemic has served as a reminder that death can come at any time, and although it is not a subject we like to think about, there are some important things one should put in place to protect those ...
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SIMPLIFYING THE RETIREMENT FUND DEATH CLAIMS PROCESS By Dolana Conco, Regional Executive at Alexander Forbes
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through, and during this difficult time, you don’t want your ...
Read More » | | | Want to withdraw retirement funds on emigration? National Treasury and SARS say try again in 3 years' time
by Joon Chong, Partner & Wesley Grimm, Associate at Webber Wentzel
The National ...
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Don’t rush investment decisions in times of uncertainty Article by Bjorn Ladewig, Longevity Actuary at Just SA
It’s natural to feel a certain amount of panic during any crisis, let alone a global pandemic. But rushing into investment decisions ...
Read More » | | | Making saving a priority this Women’s Month By Mandy Porter, Alexander Forbes senior financial adviser
Women could live to up to eight years longer than men according to research by the World Health Organization. As a result, women need to save ...
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