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Investment Rates

Updated: 12-March-2018Valid until: 16-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 138 429.646.720%R 1 390 794.196.820%
1 LifeL  8R 137 847.006.630%R 1 378 469.006.630%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 134 201.736.060%R 1 369 443.556.490%
Discovery*G 3.58R 133 061.945.879%R 1 365 288.006.425%
Old Mutual Wealth L  8 ; 13R 132 336.225.690%R 1 368 463.096.390%
NEDgroup LIFE*L  8R 131 857.635.687%R 1 363 375.096.395%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 131 752.405.670%R 1 361 745.026.370%
MomentumG 2.78R 131 533.785.630%R 1 362 838.636.390%
AbsaL  8R 127 015.244.899%R 1 270 152.354.899%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 350 419.00 6.120%



(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 140 517.537.040%R 1 411 751.357.140%
1 LifeL  8R 140 386.007.020%R 1 403 863.007.020%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 136 110.506.360%R 1 388 842.296.790%
Discovery*G 3.58R 135 554.206.273%R 1 390 210.606.811%
Old Mutual* WealthL  8 ; 13R 134 714.406.060%R 1 392 773.226.760%
MomentumG 2.78R 134 444.696.100%R 1 392 080.126.840%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 133 752.405.989%R 1 382 351.786.690%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 373 628.00 6.480%


  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 2 810.39R 4 170.10R 3 712.97
Old MutualR 2 790.85R 4 128.81R 3 699.56
DiscoveryR 2 606.44R 3 999.88R 3 653.76
MomentumR 2 532.90R 3 997.19R 3 624.84


  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 2 922.04 R 4 321.84 R 3 826.24
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 128.09 R 4 468.00 R 3 917.67
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 422.54 R 4 669.65 R 4 058.85


  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 1 935.96R 269.29R 1 666.6713.910%
MetropolitanR 1 891.17R 224.50R 1 666.6711.871%
MomentumR 1 866.17R 199.50R 1 666.6710.691%
Old MutualR 1 849.48R 182.81R 1 666.679.885%


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)
Clientele life*G 2.435 ; 9R 522.24R 74.90R 5 301.00R 770.50
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 458.14R 18.59R 5 055.84R 494.19
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 434.16R 31.88R 5 082.35R 466.70
AbsaL  5R 411.77R 57.28R 4 117.66R 572.78
MomentumG 2.75R 409.44R 25.22R 5 018.63R 598.22



(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 543.46R 80.77R 5 513.10R 830.00
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 483.07R 21.93R 5 301.79R 527.06
MomentumG 2.75R 444.06R 33.13R 5 356.86R 680.86

    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 : 0B68D 32DEF 71FB0 101B5
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 1B5E9 DC78A 295A8 D02D8
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 7EF57 EAA75 05A51 F0388
MomentumAnn : A-MHCWQYQ-Z4EWLVR-I6BBBPQ
MomentumGuar : G-YXDWQ93-J4HOQKW-IKHBB49
MomentumGe : GE-DCEJC-GCEDH-CLBCL-CEMBC-IIIDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : V5WW5RZYZYZYYYYJJH3HYZAZKEHNLNNH3L8
Old MutualAnn : 7ZGAC 78S79 6MY2Y HT86H
Old MutualBond : ZP8UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUC6UUUUUUUMKND

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