Thursday, July 19, 2012

EPF-MIS FAQs

1. What are the benefits investing via EPF?
  • Potentially higher returns compared to savings and Fixed Deposits (FD)
  • Diversification of retirement savings for reduced risk
  • Effective alternative to long term investments
2. Which EPF account to be used for this investment?
  • You can use your EPF account 1 to invest if you meet the criteria.
3. What documents I need to bring upon sign-up?
  • MyKad
  • Latest EPF Statement
4. Can I do additional investments?

  • Yes you can, provided no withdrawal made from your EPF account for the past 3 months.
5. Can I switch between funds?

  • Yes, switching is allowed between funds currently available under the EPF-MIS scheme and is restricted to the same fund house.
6. Can I include a joint-holder in my investment?

  • EPF withdrawals for investment can only be made for individual investments. No joint-holder or group investments allowed.
7. Will I be able to transfer my investment to another person?

  • No. You will only be able to transfer your investment once you reach the age of 55.
8. When do I get updated on my investment?

  • You will receive your Investment Statement once a year 
  • You will also receive and Account Statement each time there is a movement of any number of units and also for every redemption made
9. When do I receive my investment updates?

  • You will receive your Investment Statement once a year and Account statement whenever there is any movement in your funds.

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