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2025 budget and tax reforms – opportunities for financial advisers

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As South Africans braced for a heavier tax burden, the 2025 Budget Speech delivered a mix of relief and reality. While tax increases were lower than feared, financial advisers will soon need to navigate a complex landscape of regulatory reforms.

Two-pot savings and SARS – managing tax debt on withdrawals

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Two-pot savings and South African Revenue Service (SARS) became a crucial topic when taxpayers realised they cannot access their savings without settling tax debts first. South African taxpayers withdrawing from their two-pot savings must first settle any outstanding tax debt unless arrangements exist with SARS.

Two-Pot system – impact on equities and retirement

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The introduction of the two-pot system, together with possible interest rate cuts, decent momentum in wages and lower inflation, could boost consumer confidence and drive an increase in spending in the months ahead. This is expected to be positive for domestic retailers, particularly discretionary names (clothing and furniture mainly).

Leaving the pots alone, the Buffet mindset and Powell’ing markets

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In this vidcast, we share our thoughts on the decision to withdraw funds from the new savings pot as well as other changes coming into effect under the two-pot retirement amendments. We also look into the possible implications of Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium on market. Then we discuss South Africa's latest inflation print, before wrapping up with a look at Shein's lawsuit against Temu.

Two-Pot retirement system – withdrawal FAQs

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From 1 September 2024 South Africans with retirement funds have the option to participate in South Africa’s two component retirement system. Qualifying consumers with tax directives will be able to access approximately R100 billion in retirement savings.

The two-pot retirement system – practical and tax implications of withdrawals

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With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa’s ‘two-pot’ retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. While President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the new Pension Funds Amendment Bill, for many employers and labourers there remains much uncertainty. This has prompted us to offer a clear explanation of why this legislation has been drafted but, more importantly, how it will affect employers and employees directly.

Understanding PnP rights offer, tech stocks and identity fraud

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This vidcast discusses the Pick n Pay (PnP) rights offer and the incentive package that Sean Summers negotiated for himself. We also look into commodities and the USD/ZAR with our guest Ruan Landsberg, Market Analyst at Finalto.

Budget 2024 | SA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Speech

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The 2024 Budget was tabled to Parliament on 21 February 2024 by South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Tax Pocket Guide Honourable Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula His Excellency,...

Tap into tax benefits this February

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If you’re saving for your retirement, both retirement annuities (RAs) and tax-free investments (TFIs) are good investment choices. But which one offers the best tax benefits? The answer depends on your investment goals and unique circumstances. While there are tax benefits associated with both RAs and TFIs, the benefits are structured differently, and the product rules and restrictions are quite distinct.

An important update regarding the two-pot retirement system

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National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) provided important feedback at the recent sitting of the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the parliamentary process regarding the much anticipated two-pot retirement system.

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