FSCA publishes ‘two pots’ guidance for defined-benefit funds
If a fund cannot follow the standard allocation methods, it must apply for FSCA approval to use an alternative, reasonable method.
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‘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.
Animated video explains the two-pot retirement system
It is accompanied by three brochures that unpack different aspects of the two-pot system in more detail.
Two-pot retirement system – don’t be the weakest link
As the two-pot retirement system goes live on 1 September, intermediaries must prepare to guide clients through the new structure.
How the two-pot system may impact household income and inflation
Economists assess the possible impact of the reforms on household consumption, real fixed investment, inflation, government debt, and GDP growth.
Holistic advice ‘the key factor’ in impact of two pots on clients
Clients whose financial habits have been moulded by sound advice over many years are unlikely to act irresponsibly now, says Fairbairn’s Guy Holwill.
Help clients to explore alternative options to savings ‘pot’ withdrawals
Advisers should be able to show that all the other available options have been considered, says Old Mutual’s Lizl Budhram.
Proposed conditions for legacy RAs to be exempted from two-pot system
Among other things, funds will have to show that participating in the two-pot system will negatively impact members’ benefits.
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.
Two pots: how withdrawals from DB funds will differ
Actuarial calculations may affect the costs and time for defined-benefit fund withdrawals, depending on the rules of the fund and the complexity involved.
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.
Increase in fund members planning to make a two-pot withdrawal
The Sanlam Benchmark Survey also shows that more respondents are turning to online sources for product information instead of using a personal adviser.
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.
FSCA sets out how benefit transfers must be effected during transition to two pots
The Authority also publishes the proposed changes to the section 14 application forms for public consultation.
