
Tribunal dismisses R824 000 claim over delayed fund credit transfer
The FST rejects the member’s loss calculation based on assumed money market returns, affirming that the fund’s rules limit accrual to bank interest.

The FST rejects the member’s loss calculation based on assumed money market returns, affirming that the fund’s rules limit accrual to bank interest.

Rulings show weak controls can force retirement funds to repay benefits years later, with interest.

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.

The Supreme Court of Appeal did not address the substantive issues, finding that a change in circumstances rendered the appeal moot.