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Investment Rates

Updated: 21-May-2018Valid until: 25-May-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 140 780.007.080%R 1 407 803.007.080%
Clientele life*L  8R 140 583.187.050%R 1 412 410.307.150%
AbsaL  8R 138 644.406.753%R 1 405 583.247.046%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 137 330.596.550%R 1 401 896.466.990%
Discovery*G 3.58R 137 225.526.534%R 1 408 024.377.083%
Old Mutual Wealth L  8 ; 13R 133 867.71 5.970%R 1 383 903.846.670%
Clientele life*G 2.438 R 133 507.245.950%R 1 379 762.386.650%
NEDgroup LIFE*L  8R 132 895.635.853%R 1 373 127.946.547%
MomentumG 2.78R 132 621.005.810%R 1 374 094.006.560%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 351 761.00 6.180%



(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 143 363.007.470%R 1 433 627.007.470%
Clientele life*L  8 R 142 696.977.370%R 1 433 627.247.470%
Discovery*G 3.58R 139 819.456.933%R 1 433 963.637.475%
AssupolG 2.358 ; 11R 139 274.836.850%R 1 421 661.587.290%
Old Mutual* WealthL  8 ; 13R 136 294.966.350%R 1 408 710.977.050%
MomentumG 2.78R 135 582.006.280%R 1 403 838.007.020%
Clientele life*G 2.438R 135 535.616.270%R 1 400 586.646.970%
Liberty Life

G

3.1

8- - R 1 375 340.00 6.540%


  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 2 885.35R 4 254.55R 3 795.03
Old MutualR 2 882.27R 4 242.06R 3 809.83
DiscoveryR 2 669.63R 4 056.63R 3 701.86
MomentumR 2 653.33R 4 155.69R 3 774.46


  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 2 997.88 R 4 402.97 R 3 907.88
Just Lifetime Income (Med)6 R 3 204.25 R 4 547.67 R 3 999.70
Just Lifetime Income (High)6 R 3 496.20 R 4 745.46 R 4 139.67


  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 1 957.26R 290.59R 1 666.6714.847%
MetropolitanR 1 911.23R 244.56R 1 666.6712.796%
MomentumR 1 891.38R 224.71R 1 666.6711.881%
Old MutualR 1 871.56R 204.89R 1 666.6710.948%


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 552.09R 83.22R 5 599.30R 854.70
AbsaL  5R 545.55R 81.00R 5 455.47R 809.96
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 506.33R 30.42R 5 543.80R 618.43
NEDgroup LIFE*L  5R 442.44R 33.40R 5 157.85R 483.25
MomentumG 2.75R 424.05R 29.98R 5 170.83R 651.01



(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 573.24R 89.35R 5 810.70R 916.70
Discovery*G 3.55 ; 6R 531.05R 33.98R 5 787.50R 653.60
MomentumG 2.75R 459.13R 38.29R 5 514.63R 738.41

    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 : 3A7CE 31D86 C10FA C0174
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 029B2 7E8EF 2C875 E02BC
MetropolitanMetquote Codes : 49A00 40A1E 519CE 4030D
MomentumAnn : A-MXDKQEG-64HOPYJ-JABBRAV
MomentumGuar : G-YHDKQ9T-J4FOQBB-JKGBBK9
MomentumGe : GE-DCEJC-IDDDH-CLBCL-EJLBC-IKFDB-CDBCD
Old MutualMax Income : R4WXSJYYYYYYYYYJHHHHYZ6YKEJHKHNJCYH
Old MutualAnn : 9WWYE GQ7GD E4CAC YHN38
Old MutualBond : YL8UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUAGUUUUUUUUMQU
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