Two-pot system ‘softens the damage’ of annual withdrawals
Even after fully depleting the savings component each year, a hypothetical member fares better in Alexforbes’ model than under its previous-system scenario.
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Retirement advice: The right help at the wrong time
Many members value retirement guidance, but research suggests it often comes after key savings, preservation, and income decisions have already been made.
Unclaimed retirement benefits – a problem that won’t go away
Better member data, stronger engagement, and AI-assisted tracing may improve future outcomes, but billions of rands in legacy retirement savings are likely to remain unclaimed.
What the two-pot system reveals about financial resilience
Former FSCA Deputy Commissioner Astrid Ludin argues that the reform has become an unexpected indicator of South Africans’ vulnerability to financial shocks.
Two-pot’s billion-rand bill: future fund members could carry the cost
The FSCA finds wildly inconsistent withdrawal charges under the two-pot retirement system, with some members paying up to R750 per transaction.
Three-quarters of withdrawals in the new tax year are repeat claims
Many fund members are tapping into their savings components as soon as the tax window opens, data from the Actuarial Society indicates.
