
Umbrella funds boom – advisers should assess fit, not just fees
For smaller employers facing rising compliance and governance costs, umbrella funds usually deliver better cost-efficiency and reduced fiduciary risk.

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

The Bill provides for flexibility when provident and provident preservation funds perform the seeding calculation.

Among other things, the revised Amendment Bill will clarify how funds should calculate seeding when provident fund members choose to join the system.

Funds made different calls on the conditions for the exclusion of provident preservation fund members and the seeding date for members who opt in.

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.