Two-pot withdrawal allowed: fund’s arrears rule doesn’t apply to member
The deputy adjudicator finds the ‘freeze’ clause the fund relied on is tied to its DB rules and can’t be used to block a DC member’s savings withdrawal.
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Fund rules prevail over ‘informal understanding’ in contribution dispute
The Tribunal says membership could end only in accordance with the fund’s rules, and WhatsApp exchanges did not amount to a valid withdrawal.
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.
Tribunal: A fund’s rules control savings component withdrawals
The fund would be acting ultra vires if it paid a savings withdrawal while the member’s and employer’s contributions remained unpaid.
Group benefits are a safety net – if they’re understood
Employee benefits specialist and Certified Financial Planner® Johann Peens unpacks the common pitfalls that can leave members exposed.
Two pots: administrators encouraged to submit draft rule amendments
The FSCA expects to receive a large number of amendments, so it would like to have prior sight of the proposed amendments beforehand.
