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Investment Rates

Updated: 23-April-2018Valid until: 27-April-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 137 912.006.640%R 1 379 116.006.640%
Clientele life*L  8R 137 782.296.620%R 1 384 296.386.720%
AbsaL  8R 135 727.766.300%R 1 357 277.656.300%
Discovery*G 3.58R 134 310.106.077%R 1 378 110.176.624%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 134 265.016.070%R 1 370 086.666.500%
NEDgroup LIFE*L  8R 131 539.905.636%R 1 360 115.076.345%
MomentumG 2.78R 131 050.005.560%R 1 357 824.006.310%
Old Mutual Wealth L  8 ; 13R 130 985.185.520%R 1 354 220.746.220%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 130 696.005.500%R 1 350 898.086.200%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 330 800.00 5.860%



(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 140 386.007.020%R 1 403 863.007.020%
Clientele life*L  8 R 139 862.386.940%R 1 405 175.287.040%
Discovery*G 3.58R 136 848.926.475%R 1 403 498.387.014%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 136 174.506.370%R 1 389 492.686.800%
MomentumG 2.78R 133 977.006.020%R 1 387 087.006.760%
Old Mutual* WealthL  8 ; 13R 133 360.255.900%R 1 378 496.006.600%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 132 690.185.820%R 1 371 373.616.520%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 354 015.00 6.220%


  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 2 770.20R 4 134.98R 3 664.95
Old MutualR 2 734.61R 4 080.80R 3 638.70
DiscoveryR 2 571.15R 3 976.22R 3 597.55
MomentumR 2 503.80R 3 980.19R 3 592.04


  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 2 909.49 R 4 306.35 R 3 808.05
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 117.58 R 4 453.76 R 3 901.66
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 413.40 R4 656.49 R 4 045.13


  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 1 939.45R 272.78R 1 666.6714.065%
MetropolitanR 1 893.73R 227.06R 1 666.6711.990%
MomentumR 1 873.40R 206.73R 1 666.6711.035%
Old MutualR 1 853.43R 186.76R 1 666.6710.077%


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
AbsaL  5R 510.52R 71.80R 5 105.22R 718.04
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 472.15R 21.45R 5 197.21R 524.03
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 428.63R 30.88R 5 023.01R 454.10
MomentumG 2.75R 403.47R 23.72R 4 957.03R 581.46



(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 497.14R 24.85R 5 443.69R 557.49
MomentumG 2.75R 438.27R 31.60R 5 298.34R 664.41

    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 : 3B2EE E5B3A 56AA5 C0122
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : BA084 737B2 681EA 20258
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : BA6C1 45CE2 1A1CA 203D9
MomentumAnn : A-MXCCQYW-Z4EWJHR-JVDBBXY
MomentumGuar : G-YHDCQ9N-J4EOQFO-JKFBBC9
MomentumGe : GE-DCEJC-HDFDH-CMBCL-BHJBC-IHKDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : X9WX9LYYYYYYJYYJJH3JJZ6YKEJH3NHHQ4F
Old MutualAnn : 6WFDK SA7KU HL9T9 D2JHK
Old MutualBond : A48UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKUUUUUUUUXXL

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