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Investment Rates

Updated: 26-February-2018Valid until: 02-March-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 137 976.246.650%R 1 386 243.176.750%
1 LifeL  8R 137 460.006.570%R 1 374 595.006.570%
AbsaL  8R 136 531.346.426%R 1 365 313.406.426%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 133 948.856.020%R 1 366 873.526.450%
Discovery*G 3.58R 132 716.765.824%R 1 361 746.306.370%
MomentumG 2.78R 131 347.335.600%R 1 360 906.816.360%
Old Mutual Wealth L  8 ; 13R 131 226.545.570%R 1 356 567.066.270%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 131 006.005.550%R 1 354 081.156.250%
NEDgroup LIFE* L  8 R 130 808.75 5.518%R 1 352 782.98 6.230%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 335 055.00 5.940%



(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***
Clientele life*L  8 R 140 058.666.970%R 1 407 145.527.070%
1 LifeL  8R 139 928.006.950%R 1 399 278.006.950%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 135 854.756.320%R 1 386 243.176.750%
Discovery*G 3.58R 135 202.556.218%R 1 386 604.286.756%
MomentumG 2.78R 134 254.126.070%R 1 389 974.726.810%
Old Mutual* WealthL  8 ; 13R 133 584.465.950%R 1 380 665.126.650%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 133 003.965.870%R 1 374 595.226.570%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 358 069.00 6.300%


  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 2 783.71R 4 153.44R 3 687.69
Old MutualR 2 672.11R 4 073.75R 3 588.46
DiscoveryR 2 628.17R 4 035.32R 3 654.95
MomentumR 2 514.30R 3 981.93R 3 604.16


  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 2 891.55 R 4 290.35 R 3 793.77
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 098.32 R 4 437.33 R 3 885.88
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 394.05 R 4 640.43 R 4 027.90


  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 1 940.16R 273.49R 1 666.6714.096%
MetropolitanR 1 888.18R 221.51R 1 666.6711.732%
Old MutualR 1 878.16R 211.49R 1 666.6711.261%
MomentumR 1 867.42R 200.75R 1 666.6710.750%


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 519.12R 73.17R 5 191.24R 731.78
Clientele life*G 2.435 ; 9R 514.36R 72.77R 5 222.40R 749.00
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 453.71R 17.28R 5 010.68R 480.18
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 422.51R 29.78R 4 965.48R 441.60
MomentumG 2.75R 405.44R 22.91R 4 974.72R 571.60



(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 535.60R 78.57R 5 434.60R 807.70
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 478.66R 20.57R 5 256.80R 512.69
MomentumG 2.75R 439.78R 30.61R 5 311.70R 652.81

    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 : 38667 50882 D821A F01BE
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 7555B 0DD51 5C74B C027F
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : A16D9 2960E CDEB4 E036D
MomentumAnn : A-UHCSQYW-J4FWJ6B-IVABBP9
MomentumGuar : G-YHDSQ9A-J4GOQIW-IKEBBC9
MomentumGe : GE-DCEJC-FDIDH-CLBCL-CFKBC-IIFDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : 262JYHJJJYJJYJJJHJHHHHHHLEHHLJHJVWK
Old MutualAnn : 4TDRA 8MVEH X8S5S 94MXA
Old MutualBond : 758UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUC4UUUUUUUMNK4
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