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Investment Rates

Updated: 11-December-2017Valid until: 15-December-2017

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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 143 830.007.540%R 1 438 302.007.540%
Clientele life*L  8R 143 229.387.450%R 1 438 971.117.550%
AbsaL  8R 143 183.217.443%R 1 431 832.087.443%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 140 583.187.050%R 1 434 294.357.480%
Discovery*G 3.58R 137 665.686.602%R 1 412 524.927.152%
Old Mutual Wealth L  8 ; 13R 137 645.426.510%R 1 422 996.657.220%
MomentumG 2.78R 137 038.266.480%R 1 419 984.267.230%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 136 944.366.490%R 1 415 708.787.200%
NEDgroup LIFE*L  8R 132 722.445.825%R 1 398 395.536.937%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 392 898.00 6.770%



(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 146 457.007.930%R 1 464 573.007.930%
Clientele life*L  8 R 145 374.907.770%R 1 460 506.167.870%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 142 564.127.350%R 1 454 423.547.780%
Discovery*G 3.58R 140 244.176.998%R 1 438 309.817.540%
Old Mutual* WealthL  8 ; 13R 140 118.736.890%R 1 448 274.907.590%
MomentumG 2.78R 140 069.476.940%R 1 450 434.147.690%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 139 014.336.810%R 1 436 965.297.520%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 416 848.00 7.130%


  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,and Momentum.
  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
MetropolitanR 3 123.52R 4 496.32R 4 048.57
Discovery*R 2 950.53R 4 371.98R 4 007.34
Old MutualR 2 922.04R 4 351.11R 3 877.98
MomentumR 2 850.20R 4 355.95R 4 002.47


  1. * Male 60 alb (DOB 01/01/1957)
  2. ** Male and female 60 alb
  3. 0% Tax deducted
  4. Escalation at 5% per Annum
  5. Metropolitan Life Annuity Quotation Line for quotations and information- call 0860 99 00 99
  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.

Underwritten

Institution Escalating 10yrs Certain &
Thereafter* (C&T)
Single Life* 10 C&T Joint & Survivor**
10 C&T
Just Lifetime Income (Low)6 R 3 183.44 R 4 593.26 R 4 094.75
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 388.44 R 4 736.69 R 4 186.42
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 676.73 R 4 930.38 R 4 326.92


  1. * Male 60 alb (DOB 01/01/1957)
  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 1 969.79R 303.12R 1 666.6715.389%
MetropolitanR 1 940.77R 274.10R 1 666.6714.123%
MomentumR 1 910.97R 244.30R 1 666.6712.784%
Old MutualR 1 910.20R 243.53R 1 666.6712.749%


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)
InstitutionNatureSecurityCARRatioNotesGross annuity income
(R100 000)
Taxable portion
(R100 000)
Gross annuity income
(R1 000 000)
Taxable portion
(R1 000 000)
AbsaL  5R 594.08R 91.42R 5 940.77R 914.20
Clientele life*G 2.435 ; 9R 577.16R 90.50R 5 927.90R 951.80
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 518.64R 39.02R 5 674.23R 711.88
MomentumG 2.75R 476.99R 44.03R 5 714.03R 803.96
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 475.20R 39.78R 5 517.64R 565.38



(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 598.25R 96.84R 6 138.50R 1 016.50
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 543.44R 42.93R 5 918.74R 750.38
MomentumG 2.75R 511.80R 53.07R 6 054.65R 898.51

    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 : 6957B 49F2B 6E219 00176
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 683C5 98F8E BA22C 702A0
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : BFFC3 33C31 55810 80365
MomentumAnn : A-4HDEQEQ-P4EBN6N-HOCBRE7
MomentumGuar : G-YHDEQ9E-J4FOQIZ-HKHBBW9
MomentumGe : GE-DCEID-FCDDH-CLBCM-BDHBC-JHEDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : EMKH9YYYYJJYJJJHJJHHHHHHLENNZNNJGDC
Old MutualAnn : EQT73 DHP5M ANRET QM7AZ
Old MutualBond : B8GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUFPUUUUUUUUPYG

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