Fewer workers, longer retirements: the demographic squeeze on pension systems
The number of potential workers for every older person in more developed regions is projected to fall from 4.3 to 2.7 over the next 30 years.
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Your future self is counting on you
World Financial Planning Day is a timely reminder to reflect on your retirement plan, with MBSE’s Julette Wentzel asking whether your future self will thank you for today’s decisions.
Adjudicator rebuked for applying ‘manifestly unreasonable’ standard to dependency evidence
The Tribunal says the Adjudicator shifted the evidentiary goalpost over three determinations and passively accepted uncorroborated allegations.
Treasury withdraws plan to tax foreign pensions, pledges wider consultation
Although the amendment will not proceed, Treasury remains concerned about double non-taxation and will re-engage with the industry to find a balanced approach.
SA residents face taxation on previously untaxed foreign pension benefits
The amendment treats foreign pension benefits like other residence-sourced income, shifting the retirement planning landscape for South Africans who worked overseas.
Understanding the division of retirement benefits at divorce
Understanding the nuances of ‘pension interest’ and ensuring accurate wording in the divorce order is vital to avoid complications.
What you should know about a pension interest at divorce
A specific order in terms of section 7(8) of the Divorce Act is required if spouses want a retirement fund to make a deduction and payment to the non-member spouse.
