Two-pot withdrawals: taxpayers who understate their income face penalties
SARS has processed more than 1.2 million tax directives for savings component withdrawals, paying out R21.4 billion to fund members.
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Tribunal criticises FSCA for missteps in oversight of retirement fund
The FST orders the FSCA to reconsider key decisions regarding the Municipal Employees Pension Fund, saying the regulator overstepped its authority.
FSCA to act against trustees who haven’t completed Training Toolkit
The Authority has issued a request for up-to-date information on trustees so it can check whether they are compliant.
Adjudicator to propose holding trustees personally accountable for non-payment of contributions
Muvhango Lukhaimane will also consult with trustees on guidelines for naming and shaming problematic funds, administrators, and employers.
Retirement funds are the new ‘must-have’ – thanks to the two-pot system
The system is driving a shift in how members engage with their retirement funds. Members are monitoring their savings and reacting to market fluctuations, says Old Mutual.
ASISA flags ‘problematic’ amendments to two-pot legislation
Funds made different calls on the conditions for the exclusion of provident preservation fund members and the seeding date for members who opt in.
Lukhaimane urges caution as litigation over beneficiary tracing continues
The SA Retirement Annuity Fund is looking to the Supreme Court of Appeal to overturn a High Court decision in favour of the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
Why Discovery’s fund members are making two-pot withdrawals
Despite relatively low overall withdrawal rates, 24% of claimants are using their retirement savings for home or car repairs and 21% for settling short-term debt.
Advisers should not underestimate the implications of the two-pot system for financial planning
Financial advisers should understand the broader implications on tax planning, retirement savings, and investment strategies to guide their clients effectively.
Tax on savings component withdrawals benefits low-income earners, says Treasury
The tax structure aims to be progressive, with low-income earners paying little to no tax on withdrawals, while high earners are taxed more.
Momentum reports R1.7bn in two-pot withdrawal applications
More than 60% of two-pot withdrawal applicants have come from low-income groups, according to Momentum’s latest figures.
FSCA wants to know how much two-pot withdrawals are costing members
The Authority is seeking information on how much it costs retirement funds and administrators to adapt their systems for the new two-pot structure.
Adjudicator says levy increase will support operational independence
The Pension Funds Adjudicator is looking to implement a 4.7% increase in its levy, raising the cost to retirement funds by 49c per eligible member.
R4.1 billion in withdrawals: surge in two-pot claims highlights financial planning challenges
The introduction of the two-pot retirement system has triggered a wave of withdrawal applications, prompting concerns over tax liabilities and the need for improved financial education.
Court orders employer to disclose bank records in battle over contributions
The Mafube Local Municipality is accused of withholding nearly R38 million in employee retirement fund contributions.
What medium and large administrators are charging for savings ‘pot’ withdrawals
Administrators may be in for a ‘windfall’ of R500 million to R1 billion a year in future tax years, says Keystone Actuarial Solutions.
Beware the tax impact on withdrawals from your savings ‘pot’
Avoiding the tax hit is one of the reasons retirement fund members should have an emergency fund.
