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Wheels of Pensions Tribunal turning fast as Covid protocols lifted

Wheels of Pensions Tribunal turning fast as Covid protocols lifted

19 October 2022

With the lifting of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, complaints to the Pension Funds Adjudicator came thick and fast – and cases were closed without undue delay.

Keep up to date with the Office of the Pensions Funds Adjudicator

Keep up to date with the Office of the Pensions Funds Adjudicator

02 September 2022

The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (“OPFA”) was established with a mandate to ensure a procedurally fair, economical and expeditious resolution of complaints.

When should a pension fund death benefit be paid into a beneficiary fund?

When should a pension fund death benefit be paid into a beneficiary fund?

31 August 2022

Boards of pension funds must often decide between whether to pay a benefit that is due to a minor beneficiary directly to their guardian or whether the benefit should be paid into a beneficiary fund.

Who qualifies for death benefits?

Who qualifies for death benefits?

30 August 2022

A death benefit is a benefit that is payable to beneficiaries and/or nominees upon the death of a member of a fund or a pensioner. It is payable and computed in terms of fund rules.

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The Leo Cash and Carry transfer of 4405 bitcoins is a reminder to consider exchange control regulations before moving cash or crypto offshore. How do you approach exchange control compliance?

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The protection of pension benefits

The protection of pension benefits

29 August 2022
Funds must be harder on employers who fail to pay contributions

Funds must be harder on employers who fail to pay contributions

02 August 2022
Adjudicator sets the record straight on the protection of Pension Benefits (Bokamoso Retirement Fund vs Pension Funds Adjudicator)

Adjudicator sets the record straight on the protection of Pension Benefits (Bokamoso Retirement Fund vs Pension Funds Adjudicator)

30 June 2022
High Court dismisses and sets aside a Pensions Funds Adjudicator’s determination in a matter involving Bokamoso

High Court dismisses and sets aside a Pensions Funds Adjudicator’s determination in a matter involving Bokamoso

29 June 2022
PFA dismisses claims for the death benefits to be paid

PFA dismisses claims for the death benefits to be paid

16 February 2022
Deduction of study loan from withdrawal benefit was unlawful

Deduction of study loan from withdrawal benefit was unlawful

22 November 2021
Pensions Adjudicator rebukes CEO for disregarding fund rules

Pensions Adjudicator rebukes CEO for disregarding fund rules

18 November 2021
2020/2021 Annual Report of the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator

2020/2021 Annual Report of the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator

28 September 2021
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