Tribunal upholds financial planner’s actions in annuity rate dispute
The planner acted in the client’s best interest, highlighting the importance of clear communication and thorough record-keeping in financial advice.
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Alarm bells ring as Sanlam reports high withdrawal claims among vulnerable members
In September, Sanlam received more than 83 000 withdrawal claims, with most coming from members aged 35 to 44, many of whom had a replacement ratio below 50%.
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.
Opportunity for young professionals to start their financial journey in the right way
Various financial practices will provide essential insights and guidance to young professionals at an event in Cape Town.
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.
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.
MBSE’s top achievers balance work and study in financial planning
Emily Broodryk, Rion Malan, and Francois Mostert share why they found it rewarding to study for the Higher Certificate in Wealth Management at MBSE.
‘Two-pot system will produce better outcomes for those who avoid the risks’
The type of fund to which a member belongs may improve or undermine the preservation of retirement fund assets, says Allan Gray.
Considering annuity options if inflation surges during retirement
Coronation looks at whether a life or a living annuity is more likely to protect a retiree’s income if we enter a high-inflation environment.
How the process to make withdrawals from the savings ‘pot’ will work
Retirement fund members must ensure their fund has their correct details and they are registered as a taxpayer with SARS.
FSCA alerts funds of consequences if two-pot rule amendments aren’t submitted by 31 July
Funds that cannot pay withdrawals because their rules are invalid must inform members why they may not be allowed to access their benefits.
10 things people often get wrong about the two-pot retirement system
Old Mutual’s learnings about what people know or expect, based on its interactions with customers and advisers.
Pre-retirement savings withdrawals ‘make sense in certain cases’
Preservation must be encouraged, but the reality is that a retirement fund is many South Africans’ only source of savings, says Alexforbes.
Pre-retirement withdrawals may cost RA investors dearly, Coronation warns
Withdrawing early effectively means you are borrowing from your future self over a fixed term at your expected rate of return on your RA investment.
People’s expenses change in retirement. Shouldn’t their income too?
Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
Dispelling misconceptions about the two-pot retirement system
Members particularly need to understand pre-retirement withdrawals, and the implications of these withdrawals, including tax and liquidity at retirement.
No savings pot withdrawal in September if your balance is less than R2 000
The Actuarial Society of South Africa urges retirement fund members to check their benefit statement to see whether they will qualify for a withdrawal.
