Group Retirement benefits pertain to retirement savings plans offered by employers to
their employees. These plans, such as pension schemes enable employees to save for their
retirement with contributions made by both the employer and the employee. The funds are
invested and accumulate over time, providing a source of income during retirement.
- Pension Funds
Pension funds are investment pools managed by financial institutions or pension
fund
administrators. These funds are typically funded by contributions from
employers,
employees, or both, and are primarily intended to provide retirement income to
employees after they stop working. The funds are invested in various assets,
such as
stocks, bonds, and real estate, with the goal of growing the fund's value over
time.
- Provident Funds
Provident Funds are similar to pension funds, but they have some differences in
terms of regulations and features. Provident Funds are typically defined
contribution retirement plans where both the employer and the employee make
contributions. The funds accumulate over time and can be withdrawn by the
employee
upon retirement or termination of employment.
- Group RAs (Retirement Annuities)
Group RAs are retirement annuity products offered to a group of employees by
their
employer. Retirement annuities are investment products specifically designed for
retirement savings. Contributions made by employees are invested and accumulate
over
time, and upon retirement, the funds are used to provide a regular income
stream.