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How retirement investments differ

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IT CAN be confusing trying to understand the difference between a pension fund, provident fund, retirement annuity and preservation fund. To help you make sense of it all, here’s a quick rundown on what they are and how they work.

PENSION FUND

You can only join a pension fund through your employer. Each pension fund appoints trustees who are responsible for managing the fund, which includes

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