
Funds on the hook as Adjudicator flags failures in benefit payments
Rulings show weak controls can force retirement funds to repay benefits years later, with interest.

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

For smaller employers facing rising compliance and governance costs, umbrella funds usually deliver better cost-efficiency and reduced fiduciary risk.

Despite record-breaking global temperatures and escalating climate risks, most South African retirement funds lack climate policies – raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of their investments.

Survey finds that 57% are comfortable with having access to their savings, while 29% are concerned about the impact on their long-term savings.

Financial advisers should understand the broader implications on tax planning, retirement savings, and investment strategies to guide their clients effectively.

The type of fund to which a member belongs may improve or undermine the preservation of retirement fund assets, says Allan Gray.