The South African Parliament is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking bill that could reshape how citizens access their retirement savings. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) recently adopted…
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Your retirement savings is undoubtedly one of the most important investments you’ll make in your life, but what happens to this money if you’re planning to emigrate from South Africa?…
As working humans, we’re all ultimately headed for the same destination: retirement. The only difference? The vehicle we choose to get there. And when it comes to retirement savings vehicles,…
When work and familial responsibilities no longer anchor you to a specific location, retiring abroad becomes an exciting prospect. With children having left the nest, a well-established financial portfolio, and…
South Africa is home to many weird and wonderful creatures and the great white shark is one of our finest. Carcharodon carcharias is also known as the “white pointer” and…
It’s a question that we encounter frequently from South Africans living abroad or planning to move abroad: do I qualify for a state pension in South Africa, and if I…
If you’ve recently relocated to Australia or you’ve been living down under for some time already, transferring your South African pension to Australia is going to be a priority for…
It’s a question that around 246 000 South Africans expats living in the UK will face at some point: is it possible to transfer a pension from South Africa to…
Can I withdraw my pension fund? What are the rules around pension fund withdrawals in South Africa? Will I have to pay tax on my pension fund withdrawal? If you’ve…
Preservation funds are being brought in line with retirement annuities when a member emigrates prior to the retirement date. At the moment, a member of a retirement annuity can access…