The laws establishes a “two-pot” system that gives members of retirement funds access to retirement savings without having to resign or cash out entire pension funds.

The presidency says in a statement that the amendment introduces a “two-pot” retirement system to address the concerns related to lack of preservation before retirement and lack of access to retirement funds by households in financial distress.

The presidency says it includes a savings and retirement component for contributions made after the first of September this year – while historical retirement benefits will be housed in a vested component.

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