Pension vs provident fund

Alignment after 2021

Pension and provident funds now follow the same rules

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Megan specialises in retirement planning and member support, with experience spanning retirement fund consulting, employee benefits and regulatory compliance. She holds a BCom Law degree from the University of Johannesburg, has completed her LLB at UNISA and is a member of the Pension Fund Lawyers Association. Currently working towards a Master’s in Commercial Law with a focus on retirement funds, Megan brings a strong legal foundation to her work — helping SURF members better understand their retirement savings and make informed financial decisions

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