Pension cash-out stirs Parly debate
Friday, August 19, 2022 | 890 Views |
At the helm: Serame presented the Bill’s second reading this week PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
The Finance ministry this week tabled legislative changes that will allow deferred pensioners to cash in their benefits to pay for loan and mortgage defaults as well as medical bills associated with terminal illnesses.
The changes to the Retirement Funds Act are being debated in Parliament.
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