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Updated: 26-November-2018Valid until: 30-November-2018

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Secured Investment Rates

(Commission at 3% plus VAT - 3.42)
Comparison of secured investment rates (Investment for five year period)
InstitutionNature of Security CAR RatioNotesSecured Return**% Return on investment**Secured Return***% Return on investment***
1 LifeL  8R 141 109.007.130%R 1 414 389.007.180%
Clientele life*L  8R 140 583.187.050%R 1 412 410.307.150%
Absa*L  8R 139 372.876.865%R 1 393 728.686.865%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 138 624.326.750%R 1 392 748.296.850%
AssupolG 1.948 ; 11R 138 364.796.710%R 1 412 410.307.150%
Discovery*G 3.58R 133 460.665.943%R 1 369 394.436.489%
Old Mutual Wealth Fixed BondG 38 R 133 222.745.880%R 1 377 120.866.590%
NEDgroup LIFE*L  8R 132 082.745.723%R 1 361 432.846.365%
MomentumG 2.78R 131 996.005.710%R 1 367 620.006.460%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 367 722.00 6.440%



(Commission at 1.5% plus VAT - 1.71)
Comparison of secured investment rates (Investment for five year period)
InstitutionNature of Security CAR RatioNotesSecured Return**% Return on investment**Secured Return***% Return on investment***
1 LifeL  8R 143 697.007.520%R 1 440 310.007.570%
Clientele life*L  8 R 142 696.977.370%R 1 433 627.247.470%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 140 714.557.070%R 1 413 728.967.170%
AssupolG 1.948 ; 11R 140 320.737.010%R 1 432 293.767.450%
Discovery*G 3.58R 135 983.426.340%R 1 394 622.046.879%
Old Mutual Wealth Fixed BondG 3 8 R 135 638.206.260%R 1 401 806.206.960%
MomentumG 2.78R 134 930.006.170%R 1 397 091.006.920%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 391 567.00 6.810%


  1. A linked policy is defined in the long term Insurance Act of 1998 as: "...a long-term policy of which the amount of the policy benefit is not guaranteed by the long-term insurer and is to be determined solely by reference to the value of particular assets or categories of assets which are specified in the policy and are actually held by or on behalf of the insurer specifically for the purposes of the policy."
  2. A company's Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the actuarially determined excess of assets over liabilities. The CAR provides a buffer against experience worse than that assumed in the financial soundness valuation.
  3. * Capital Gains Tax has been taken in account on the quoted rates of return at the current tax rates for individuals. However if the tax rate for CGT changes the additional tax will be recovered from the returns of the investment (contact institution for details)
  4. ** Initial investment is R 100,000.
  5. *** Initial investment is R 1 million.
  6. Funds received before or on the 15th of a month will have an entry date of the first of that month. Funds received after this will have an entry date of the first of the following month. The impact on the values quoted on these pages should be born in mind when comparing data.
  7. VAT on commission has been taken in account for Old Mutual Wealth ,Discovery,,ABSA,Sanlam,Clientèle Life,Liberty Life, Momentum and Assupol.
  8. Capital Gains Tax has been taken in account on the quoted rates of return at the current tax rates for individuals. Any change in the tax rate for CGT will not affect the returns of the investment (contact institution for details)
  9. " Clientèle Life 's Guaranteed Growth Plan Initial Capital and Interest rate is guaranteed back to the beneficiary when they elect to surrender the policy at death at any given time during the five years.
  10. The full maturity value is payable on death (excluding pre-existing conditions - please see the Discovery Invest Fact File for details)
  11. The returns for the Guaranteed-return Single-premium Policy may change during the week. Please refer to Assupol Life for their latest rates.
  12. Liberty advises that, as of Monday, 9 May 2016, its minimum premium on the "Guaranteed Investment Plan" and "Guaranteed investment plan - income option" increased to R150 000. Investments above the new value will be subject to the same standard rates and enhancements applicable in the past.
  13. Old Mutual Wealth - Underwritten by Clientele Life.

Compulsory Annuity

Not underwritten

Comparison of monthly annuity income (R500000 compulsory, monthly paid in arrears)
Institution Escalating 10yrs Certain &
Thereafter* (C&T)
Single Life* 10 C&T Joint & Survivor**
10 C&T
Old MutualR 2 949.71R 4 317.45R 3 888.09
MetropolitanR 2 876.72R 4 305.52R 3 907.79
DiscoveryR 2 860.54R 4 256.03R 3 905.87
MomentumR 2 799.83R 4 319.89R 3 949.90
Assupol LifeR 2 787.80R 4 235.79R 3 839.52
Assupol Life (rewired)7 R 3 276.15  


  1. * Male 60 alb (DOB 01/01/1958)
  2. ** Male and female 60 alb
  3. 0% Tax deducted
  4. Escalation at 5% per Annum
  5. Metropolitan Life Annuities: contact your financial adviser or your nearest Metropolitan branch. Alternatively, contact our call centre on 0860 724 724.
  6. Funds received before or on the 15th of a month will have an entry date of the first of that month. Funds received after this will have an entry date of the first of the following month. This will impact on the values quoted on these pages, and should be born in mind when comparing data.
  7. Assupol Life’s Ultimate Retirement Income 4Life offers rewirement - this is a combination between a level and increasing income. For this scenario, the Rewirement factor is 4 and the income starts to increase yearly by 5% after 5 years.

Underwritten

Institution Escalating 10yrs Certain &
Thereafter* (C&T)
Single Life* 10 C&T Joint & Survivor**
10 C&T
Just Lifetime Income (Low)6 R 3 022.45 R 4 419.45 R 3 919.31
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 231.45 R 4 566.26 R 4 014.60
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 525.11 R 4 765.55 R 4 159.64


  1. * Male 60 alb (DOB 01/01/1958)
  2. ** Male and female 60 alb
  3. 0% Tax deducted
  4. Escalation at 5% per Annum
  5. Funds received before or on the 15th of a month will have an entry date of the first of that month. Funds received after this will have an entry date of the first of the following month. This will impact on the values quoted on these pages, and should be born in mind when comparing data.
  6. The annuity will vary depending on a number of socio-economic, lifestyle and medical factors. As examples:
    - “Low” would apply for a mild condition such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, overweight or diabetes.
    - “Medium” would apply for a moderate condition such as diabetes, liver diseases, epilepsy, moderate obesity, or a combination of mild conditions.
    - “High” would apply for a more severe condition such as a heart disease, cancer, severe stroke, severe obesity, uncontrolled diabetes or a combination of less severe conditions.
  7. Please see http://www.justsa.co.za/for more details.

Voluntary Annuity

Comparison of monthly annuity income (R100000 Voluntary, 5 year term certain)
InstitutionGross IncomeTaxable PortionTax Free PortionTaxable Percentage
AbsaR 1 965.76R 299.09R 1 666.6715.215%
MomentumR 1 906.09R 239.42R 1 666.6712.561%
Old MutualR 1 868.39R 201.72R 1 666.6710.797%
MetropolitanR 1 862.80R 196.13R 1 666.6710.529%


Annuity with Capital Secured

(Commission at 3% plus VAT - 3.42)
Comparison of monthly annuity income on income plans with capital secured.
(Investment amounts R100 000 and R1 000 000)
InstitutionNatureSecurity

CARRatio

NotesGross annuity income
(R100 000)
Taxable portion
(R100 000)
Gross annuity income
(R1 000 000)
Taxable portion
(R1 000 000)
AbsaL  5R 555.33R 84.50R 5 553.28R 844.94
Clientele life*G 2.435 ; 9R 541.89R 80.33R 5 497.40R 825.50
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 470.88R 27.74R 5 192.21R 594.58
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 458.68R 36.50R 5 088.42R 467.95
MomentumG 2.75R 420.75R 32.44R 5 143.69R 681.54
Assupol G1.94    R 5 644.62R 548.51



(Commission at 1.5% plus VAT - 1.71)
Comparison of monthly annuity income on income plans with capital secured.
(Investment amounts R100 000 and R1 000 000)
InstitutionNatureSecurityCARRatioNotesGross annuity income
(R100 000)
Taxable portion
(R100 000)
Gross annuity income
(R1 000 000)
Taxable portion
(R1 000 000)
Clientele life*G 2.435 ; 9R 563.06R 86.38R 5 709.00R 886.60
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 496.43R 31.56R 5 444.24R 632.26
MomentumG 2.75R 456.18R 40.96R 5 489.67R 770.75
Assupol G1.94    R 5 844.87R 567.97

    A linked policy is defined in the long term Insurance Act of 1998 as: "...a long-term policy of which the amount of the policy benefit is not guaranteed by the long-term insurer and is to be determined solely by reference to the value of particular assets or categories of assets which are specified in the policy and are actually held by or on behalf of the insurer specifically for the purposes of the policy."
  1. Income is guaranteed/secured for a five-year term after which the capital is guaranteed back to the investor.
  2. * Investor should not have to pay capital gains tax (contact institution for details)
  3. Nedgroup Life pay monthly in advance as opposed to other institutions that pay monthly in arrears.
  4. VAT on commission has been taken in account for Nedgroup Life ,Sanlam,Investment Frontiers Old Mutual, ABSA,and Momentum.
  5. The full maturity value of the endowment policy is payable on death (excluding pre-existing conditions – please see the Discovery Invest Fact File for details)
  6. Clientèle Life's Guaranteed Income - Annuity with Capital Guarantee: VAT is taken into account on the plan and the value will not change for Vat-payable brokers or non VAT-paying brokers. The initial capital amount is guaranteed back to the beneficiary when they elect to surrender the policy at death at any given time during the five years at a different quotation.


Annuity codes

InstituteAnnuity code
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 4EDDD D000C 05CB0 A0191
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 6DAC4 6B63B 2C659 402A4
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 9ABB7 ACCF1 FFE0A 303C0
MomentumAnn : A-4XDAQEI-X4GBOHF-L2CBRYS
MomentumGuar : G-YXDAQ96-J4GOQLZ-LKEBBK9
MomentumGe : GE-DCEJD-EDIDH-CLBCL-ECJBC-IJFDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : 28WRPX656YYYYJYJH33HZA6YQVJJZ3HHYY6
Old MutualAnn : NVDRY 2DYRW X8S5S 99BZW
Old MutualBond : 7C8UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUA4UUUUUUUUL8D
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