Two pots showing results, but success hinges on preservation and education
Industry experts say that small, unclaimed pots left behind by members pose a growing challenge that must be managed to protect long-term retirement outcomes.
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Pay and pension gaps leave women financially vulnerable in retirement
Discovery’s analysis shows that women retire with 21% fewer assets than men – driven by a 24% pay gap, unequal caregiving burdens, and conservative fund choices.
Why Discovery’s fund members are making two-pot withdrawals
Despite relatively low overall withdrawal rates, 24% of claimants are using their retirement savings for home or car repairs and 21% for settling short-term debt.
FSCA alerts funds of consequences if two-pot rule amendments aren’t submitted by 31 July
Funds that cannot pay withdrawals because their rules are invalid must inform members why they may not be allowed to access their benefits.
Final countdown for administrators and employers to prepare for the two-pot system
Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits provides a checkist of what employers should be doing before 1 September.
