Administrator must compensate fund member for tracing failure
It failed to take reasonable steps to trace the member, resulting in the depletion of a small benefit through admin charges, the OPFA says.
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Retirement fund referred to FSCA after ‘failing to engage with Adjudicator’
The OPFA says the fund did not respond to multiple requests for information relating to the non-payment of a death benefit.
Being married isn’t enough to secure a death benefit
The Pension Funds Adjudicator draws a line between entitlement to a monthly spouse’s pension and the allocation of a lump-sum death benefit.
FAIS Ombud highlights need for follow-up when a policy changes materially
Determination says a ‘reasonable broker’ would supplement a bulk email with an email or phone call to ensure the client is aware of new conditions.
More FAIS Ombud determinations against funeral provider
Luvuyo Burial and Consulting did not pay the claims in full even after the Ombud’s Office intervened.
FSCA suspends FSP’s licence after third Ombud determination
The beneficiaries waited months to be paid their funeral policy benefits, but they received only partial pay-outs despite undertakings to the contrary.
Adjudicator asks FSCA to act against ‘unresponsive’ retirement fund
Muvhango Lukhaimane says the SALA Pension Fund’s refusal to engage with her Office’s enquiries constitutes a breach of the fund’s fiduciary obligations.
FAIS Ombud finds broker negligent for failing to update client’s contact details
The material change from a co-policyholder to a sole policyholder should have alerted the FSP of the need to review the policy.
Twins born from donor sperm outside marriage not legal dependants
Sperm does not a father make and being a biological parent does not confer absolute rights, according to a ruling by the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
Sharemax case: High Court rules on the status of the FST chairperson’s decisions
The adviser brought an application for the FAIS Ombud’s determination and the Tribunal chairperson’s decision to be reviewed in terms of PAJA.
Adjudicator blocks acknowledgement of debt signed under duress
The employee was told she would be granted immunity from prosecution if she agreed to sign the AOD.
Fund rapped for not giving a member a hearing before deciding to withhold his withdrawal benefit
The member, along with two others, was criminally charged because of allegedly fraudulent conduct that cost the employer R4 million.
No death certificate, no benefit pay-out for wife
A missing person’s affairs are in legal limbo until a death certificate is issued or the High Court makes a presumption of death declaration.
Wife accused of murder cannot receive a death benefit
‘The bloody hand does not inherit’ is an established common law principle, says the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
Policyholder waiting for funeral policy payout after three years
The FAIS Ombud issues a determination after the FSP fails to follow through on its undertaking to settle the claim.
Employer liable for fund member’s reduced withdrawal benefit, says tribunal
FST does not accept submission that the impact of Covid on the markets absolved the employer of liability for the loss.
Adjudicator calls out employer for abusing Covid contribution concession
Some employers have been deducting higher amounts from employees’ salaries while remitting a lower amount to the fund.
