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Investment Rates

Updated: 05-February-2018Valid until: 09-February-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***
Clientele life*L  8R 140 255.177.000%R 1 409 117.977.100%
1 LifeL  8R 139 928.006.950%R 1 399 278.006.950%
AbsaL  8R 139 129.566.828%R 1 391 295.616.828%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 136 430.736.410%R 1 392 096.686.840%
Old Mutual Wealth L  8 ; 13R 134 156.22 5.970%R 1 387 211.996.670%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 133 507.245.950%R 1 379 762.386.650%
NEDgroup LIFE*L  8R 133 119.805.888%R 1 375 166.986.579%
Discovery*G 3.58R 132 975.575.865%R 1 364 401.906.411%
MomentumG 2.78R 132 607.665.810%R 1 373 960.506.560%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 358 461.00 6.230%



(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 142 498.007.340%R 1 424 977.007.340%
Clientele life*L  8 R 142 365.037.320%R 1 430 295.397.420%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 138 364.796.710%R 1 411 751.357.140%
Old Mutual* WealthL  8 ; 13R 136 567.056.340%R 1 411 855.067.040%
MomentumG 2.78R 135 542.056.270%R 1 403 437.777.010%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 135 535.616.270%R 1 400 586.646.970%
Discovery*G 3.58R 135 466.226.259%R 1 389 308.346.797%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 381 791.00 6.590%


  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 2 926.49R 4 296.41R 3 847.46
DiscoveryR 2 769.14R 4 188.22R 3 824.06
Old MutualR 2 763.84R 4 176.49R 3 696.05
MomentumR 2 657.44R 4 128.25R 3 777.06


  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 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 2 994.78 R 4 403.55 R 3 911.51
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 198.46 R 4 546.86 R 4 000.72
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 488.99 R 4 743.76 R 4 137.89


  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 1 948.78R 282.11R 1 666.6714.476%
MetropolitanR 1 902.26R 235.59R 1 666.6712.385%
Old MutualR 1 886.16R 219.49R 1 666.6711.637%
MomentumR 1 877.89R 211.22R 1 666.6711.248%


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 548.09R 79.35R 5 480.87R 793.45
Clientele life*G 2.435 ; 9R 541.89R 80.33R 5 497.40R 825.50
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 460.38R 21.61R 5 081.52R 527.64
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 450.16R 34.85R 5 246.90R 503.00
MomentumG 2.75R 420.98R 26.90R 5 133.90R 615.55



(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 485.50R 25.12R 5 329.31R 562.23
MomentumG 2.75R 455.36R 34.88R 5 471.18R 699.22

    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 : EB5BE A72C9 79E7D C0167
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 342E2 906B1 DC7A3 E0234
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 715B1 77D8A 45B91 903B4
MomentumAnn : A-MHCMQY6-N4EON7J-I9DBRA2
MomentumGuar : G-YXDMQ9T-J4GOQN7-IKEBBK9
MomentumGe : GE-DCEJC-FBHDH-CLBCL-ECJBC-IKFDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : A62H6HYYJYYJJYJJHJHHHH3HL4HNQJHJ6M8
Old MutualAnn : BD42A VPHYQ FWJ3J Y7P5H
Old MutualBond : Q58UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUAXUUUUUUUUC8C

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