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1 Live Life Your Way With Our PRSA You Can Making Your Money Work As Hard As You Do
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3 Contents Why Should I Plan For My Retirement?... 2 How Will My PRSA Work?... 4 How Will I Benefit From A PRSA?... 6 Investment Options...9 What Are My Options At Retirement? Other Information...12 Next Steps About Bank of Ireland Life Page 1
4 Why Should I Plan For My Retirement? Retirement always seems like a long way off No matter what your age, your retirement always seems like a long way off. So a lot of people tend to put it to the back of their minds. Unfortunately, this is exactly the time when you should be putting plans into action to make sure you enjoy a comfortable retirement. After all, would the current State Pension (Contributory) for a single person, of just per week* (or one third of the average national wage), be enough for you to maintain your existing standard of living now? If that s the only income you have when you retire, it will certainly mean a big fall in your standard of living. Not a nice thought, but one we all need to consider. Added to this is the concern that the State Pension will not be paid until age 68 for people born on or after 1st January A PRSA (Personal Retirement Savings Account) provides everyone with the opportunity to plan wisely for their retirement and it s designed to suit all types of people those who do not have access to a pension scheme through work, those who work in the home, those who work part-time and those who are unemployed. A PRSA from Bank of Ireland Life is a simple and cost effective way to plan for your retirement. In a nutshell, it is pensions made easy! So don t put it to the back of your mind, take this opportunity to be in control of your fi nancial future and start a PRSA today. This brochure will help answer any questions you may have about the benefi ts of starting a PRSA with Bank of Ireland Life. * as at January If you don t have access to a pension through work, a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) could be the right option for you. Page 2
5 What age should I start thinking about a PRSA? It is never too early to start thinking about arranging a PRSA. In fact the sooner you start the less it will cost you. Just take a look at the table below to see the comparison between starting your PRSA early and delaying it by fi ve years. 300, ,000 Why it pays to start early Fund Value 200, , ,000 50,000 0 Age 30 Age 35 Starting Age Note: These fi gures are for illustration purposes only, and are based on a contribution of 150 per month and on investment to retirement at age 65. In line with the Society of Actuaries Guidance, the projections above assume future contributions increase at a rate of 3% p.a. In practice, future contributions will increase at the greater rate of 5% p.a. and CPI, in line with your policy conditions, unless otherwise requested. An investment growth rate of 6% per annum is assumed - this is not a forecast, as unit prices can fall as well as rise and could grow at a faster or slower rate than assumed. Warning: These figures are estimates only. They are not a reliable guide to the future performance of this investment. The longer you wait to start a PRSA, the more you will have to contribute each month to build up an adequate fund for your retirement. And one of the best ways to save for your retirement is with a PRSA from Bank of Ireland Life. Page 3
6 How Will My PRSA Work? Saving for a comfortable retirement Basically, as the name suggests, a Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) is an account set up by you to save for your retirement. It is a tax effi cient savings account that has been designed to help individuals build up a fund for their retirement in a fl exible manner. On retirement, the fund can be used in a number of different ways to meet your fi nancial needs at that stage in your life (please see options at retirement section). What types of PRSAs are available and what makes them different? There are two types of PRSAs available, your Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch will be able to advise you which one is more suitable for your needs. Standard PRSA A Standard PRSA carries a maximum charge of 5% on any regular premiums you pay and also a maximum yearly management fee of 1% of your fund. Bank of Ireland Life offers you a selection of 16 different investment options to choose from including a default investment strategy. For more information please see the Investment Options section. Non-Standard PRSAs Non-Standard PRSAs offer you access to over 40 investment funds, which have varying degrees of risk. However it is very important to note that a Non-Standard PRSA can have higher charges than a Standard PRSA. Your Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch will be able to advise you with regard to these charges. How much do I need to invest? While you can start with as little as 25 per month, the amount you need to invest will depend on several things such as: What age you d like to retire at Your existing income Your current age Length of time to your retirement age It is generally recommended that you should aim to retire on a total income, including your State pension, of approximately two thirds of your income prior to retirement. Your Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch will be happy to help you work out how much you need to put aside to meet your retirement needs. Page 4
7 And remember, while it pays to start early, it is never too late to start saving for your retirement. Your contributions can be constant over time or you can choose to increase them to help keep your PRSA in line with the increasing cost of living. Warning: If you invest in this product you may lose some or all of your money. Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up. PRSA - Benefits For You: Tax relief on contributions Retirement lump sum Flexibility and portability Investment choice Tax free growth* * The Government has introduced a levy on the value of pension fund assets. This levy is 0.15% p.a. for 2015
8 How Will I Benefit From A PRSA? Flexibility, tax relief, choice There are a lot of benefi ts to starting a PRSA, such as: Flexible savings you can choose the amount you save and increase or decrease your contributions when it suits you and even take a break in contributions. Pay less tax you can avail of generous tax relief on your contributions, tax free growth on your investment* and a retirement lump sum. Choice of investment options you can choose from a range of Bank of Ireland Life funds, which will be invested in a way that best suits your needs. The sooner you start the better If you want to be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement, then you need to start putting money aside in your working years to ensure you re fi nancially secure later on in life. And, the sooner you start planning for your retirement the better. How flexible is my PRSA? A PRSA is very fl exible - you can start off by putting a little aside and then as your income grows so too can the amount you save. As well as increasing your contributions, you can also decrease them at times when you aren t as fi nancially well off. You can even stop your payments and then restart them at a more convenient time. In addition, you can also make lump sum payments, if you wish to boost your PRSA. Warning: If you invest in this product you may lose some or all of the money you invest. Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up. * The Government has introduced a levy on the value of pension fund assets. This levy is 0.15% p.a. for 2015 As your PRSA is a long term savings investment, it has been designed to offer you the flexibility you ll need to meet your changing lifestyle over the years. Page 6
9 What are the tax benefits of my PRSA? As well as saving for your retirement, a PRSA also saves you tax. The three different ways in which you can avail of generous tax savings are: 1. Income tax relief The amount you invest in your pension is called a contribution. If you are a higher rate taxpayer, for every 1 you save, you can claim 40 cent back in tax relief from the Government. So, if you make an overall annual contribution of 1,000, this means it will actually only cost you 600, after tax relief. See how much you could be saving 20% Tax Relief % Tax Relief You pay 800 You pay 600 The Government has set certain limits on the percentage of earnings on which you can claim tax relief. It is important to remember that tax relief is not automatically granted, you must apply to and satisfy Revenue requirements. The limit is related to your income or earnings and to your age. To fi nd out how much tax relief you may be entitled to, just take a look at the following table. Maximum PRSA Tax Deductible Limits Age % of Net Relevant Earnings that you can contribute to your PRSA and obtain tax relief Under 30 15% % % % % 60 and over 40% For certain occupations such as professional sports people, the maximum allowable contribution will be 30% of net relevant earnings even if under age 50. An earnings cap applies to pension contributions for tax relief purposes. The earnings cap which can change each year is 115,000 for A tax payer is entitled to tax relief on a contribution of 1,525 paid even if this exceeds the normal income-based limit. For example, if you are aged 25 and earn 9,525, the normal limit on the tax deductible contribution is 15% of 9,525 being 1,429. If you pay 1,600 to a PRSA, relief of 1,525 will be allowed, rather than the earnings based limit of 1,429. Page 7
10 There is a very specifi c defi nition of income/earnings for tax purposes. The term used is Net Relevant Earnings. Net relevant earnings means your income during the tax year less capital allowances or losses and also certain payments which reduce a person s income for tax purposes such as tax effective covenants or maintenance payments. Contributions paid in any year in excess of the maximum tax deductible contribution may be carried forward and claimed in future years subject to the annual limit for those years. Similarly, contributions paid while out of the workforce may be carried forward and claimed against future earnings on return to paid employment subject to the annual limits. 2. Tax-free growth* Your PRSA contributions are allowed to grow without being subject to tax. This means that you gain from any growth and income that your fund earns. There is a limit on the maximum fund that can be built up on retirement. This is currently 2,000,000. This fi gure includes all of your pension funds, including the capital value of any retirement benefi ts drawn down since 7th December Where the relevant limit is exceeded, the excess in your pension funds at retirement will be liable to a once off Income Tax charge. 3. Retirement Lump Sum Under current Revenue rules the fi rst 200,000 of any retirement lump sum is tax free with any balance up to 500,000 subject to Income Tax at the standard rate. Any amount paid out in excess of 500,000 will be taxed at your marginal rate and will also be subject to PRSI and the Universal Social Charge. Any tax free retirement lump sums taken on or after 7th December 2005 will count towards the 200,000 limit. * The Government has introduced a levy on the value of pension fund assets. This levy is 0.15% p.a. for 2015 Page 8
11 Investment Options What are my investment options? When it comes to investing in your pension, we have brought together a wide range of investment options to give you great choice and quality. With the help of your Pension Advisor you can choose the range of funds most likely to fi t your attitude to risk. All funds are available on fundcentre.bankofi reland.com, for details of which funds you can choose from, please consult with a Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch. How do I decide where to invest my money? There are two broad approaches to investing. Customers can: 1. Invest in our default investment strategy IRIS or 2. Choose from a range of funds available to you 1. Default investment strategy IRIS Bank of Ireland Life has designed the Individual Retirement Investment Strategy (IRIS), as the default investment strategy for PRSAs. This is a Lifestyle fund operated in a way that aims to maximise growth in the early years, when you have more time before retirement, and then automatically moves to more secure funds as you near retirement age to protect the value of your pension pot and its ability to provide a pension. For example, if you are only a couple of years away from retirement, you ll need more security to maintain the purchasing power of the fund you have built up. The key benefi t of IRIS is that you don t have to make any complicated decisions about what funds to invest in, or when you should switch from investing in equities to fi xed interest bonds and cash. This is taken care of for you within the IRIS strategy. IRIS is a suitable approach for those who intend to use their retirement fund mainly to purchase a pension (annuity) when they reach retirement age and provide a retirement lump sum. If you are considering an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) / Approved Minimum Retirement Fund (AMRF), the lifestyling strategy described above may not be appropriate in the years approaching retirement. 2. Choose from a selection of funds and fund managers available We offer a range of funds to suit many investor types. Depending on which fund you invest in, its value can fall as well as rise over the period of the investment. By choosing a low risk investment, you are protecting the amount you invest but the potential for large gain is lower than if you choose a higher risk investment. Higher risk investments place more focus on growth and less on protecting the amount you invest but you could gain signifi cantly over the long term. Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up. Warning: This product may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates. Warning: If you invest in this fund you may lose some or all of the money you invest. In choosing the investment that is right for you, you should consider: the amount of risk you are willing to take; and how much time you have until you retire; and if you want to choose your own funds or select the default investment strategy. Page 9
12 What Are My Options At Retirement? Retirement Options You can start to use your PRSA to provide retirement benefi ts at any time between ages 60 and 75. When you retire, you can use the fund you have built up with your PRSA in a number of different ways. You can also draw down benefi ts from your PRSA between ages 50 and 60 provided you have retired from your employment. Retirement Lump Sum At retirement you can take up to 25% of your accumulated fund as a retirement lump sum and then use the balance of your fund for one of the options listed below. Under current Revenue rules the following tax rates will apply to your lump sum. Lump Sum Amount Rate of Tax Up to 200,000 Tax free Next 300,000 Income tax at the standard rate. No reliefs or credits allowed Over 500,000 Marginal rate taxed under PAYE system, plus PRSI and USC Any retirement lump sums taken on or after the 7th of December 2005 will count towards these limits. Option 1 You can use your entire fund to buy a pension (called an annuity), which provides a regular secure income paid for the rest of your life. Option 2* You could invest your PRSA fund in an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) which allows you subject to certain conditions to invest your fund as you see fi t and draw down an income on either a regular or ad-hoc basis. Option 3* You can take your remaining fund as a taxable lump sum, subject to taxation at your marginal rate. Option 4 You can leave your fund in your PRSA until you reach age 75 at the latest. Your PRSA will be known as a Vested PRSA. Note: You must have a guaranteed income for life of at least 12,700 p.a. in order to choose options 2 and/or 3. If not, then you must either use 63,500 to purchase a pension or invest in an Approved Minimum Retirement Fund (AMRF) or retain in your PRSA (Option 4). Capital invested in your Vested PRSA (below 63,500) cannot be drawn on until age 75 or until you attain the guaranteed income for life, whichever occurs fi rst. You may draw down up to 4% of the value of the assets of the AMRF each year, subject to taxation at your marginal rate. Please note that very detailed terms, conditions and restrictions apply to all of the above listed options. There may also be tax implications depending on which option is selected. You should speak to your Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch before deciding which option(s) to select. Page 10
13 Which option is best for me? You don t have to choose which option suits you best now. The important thing is that you have built up enough of a fund to enable you to make these choices at retirement. As you approach retirement you should consider the following: How much money you have accumulated in your retirement fund What will your fi nancial needs at retirement be The level of risk you want to take We recommend that you speak to a Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch when you are thinking about retiring and he/she will advise on the options available. Page 11
14 Other Information Your insurance and PRSA questions answered What will I be charged for my PRSA? The maximum charges for a Standard PRSA have been laid down by the Pensions Authority. The charging structure for your PRSA is available on request. You will be notifi ed of any proposed changes to your PRSA charging structure at least 2 months prior to the proposed change. If you have any questions in relation to the charges for your PRSA, please contact a Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch. Once I have taken out my PRSA, is there anything else I should consider? A PRSA is a long term investment and it needs to be constantly reviewed to take account of changes in your lifestyle. One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking that simply because they have taken out a PRSA, they will be fi nancially secure in retirement. It is essential to review your PRSA regularly to ensure it is on target. We recommend a review at least once a year and especially if any of the following have happened to you: You ve recently changed jobs or your income has increased You are unsure whether your current contributions will maintain your standard of living when you retire You now have dependants You ve received a bonus and would like to receive tax relief on it You want to retire early What if I change jobs? Your PRSA is personal to you and will remain your asset regardless of whether you change employment or not. However, if you move to a job where your new employer operates a pension scheme, which you then join, you may be eligible to continue to contribute to an AVC PRSA. A Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch will be able to advise you of your options. What happens if I die before I retire? If you die before any benefi ts have been taken, the PRSA fund may pass in its entirety to your estate free of income tax. Inheritance tax rules will apply in the normal way. If you should die after any benefi ts have commenced, different taxation rules will apply. The tax treatment of a PRSA depends on the relationship of the deceased PRSA contributor to the person who receives the benefi t. Page 12
15 How will I get information on my PRSA? Every year and at any time on request, you will receive a Statement of Reasonable Projection outlining your current fund value. Your statement will also contain a projected future value assuming you continue paying your existing level of contribution. In addition, every six months you will receive a statement of account containing details of the contributions paid and an investment report stating the current value of your fund and the performance of your investment funds to date. Is there any limit on the number of PRSAs I can have? No, but there are Revenue limits on the maximum level of contributions that can qualify for tax relief. Will I be able to use my PRSA as security for a loan or mortgage? No. It will not be possible to use your PRSA fund as security for a loan or mortgage. What should I do if I am not happy with my PRSA? We want you to be sure that your PRSA meets your needs. On taking out a PRSA you will receive a Statement of Reasonable Projection and your policy document. If after receiving your Statement of Reasonable Projection and policy document, you decide that it is not what you require, you can cancel it by letting us know in writing. If you cancel within 30 days of the day the Statement of Reasonable Projection was issued, your regular contributions will be fully refunded. Any single contribution paid to Bank of Ireland Life will be refunded less an adjustment for any downward movement in unit prices from the date of the account commencement to the date of cancellation. Our aim is to provide you with the best possible service. If you have a complaint about your PRSA, Bank of Ireland Life will try to resolve it to your satisfaction. However, if the complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction you can refer it to the Pensions Ombudsman. Details of the service provided by the Pensions Ombudsman may be obtained from or Bank of Ireland Life. The Pension Ombudsman may be contacted at: 36 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2. T: Page 13
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17 Next Steps Talk to us today Planning for your retirement involves a serious fi nancial commitment over a long period of time. Because of this, it makes sense to give your retirement plans some serious thought and discuss them with a qualifi ed Pension Advisor. To fi nd out more about PRSAs, please contact a Pension Advisor in your local Bank of Ireland branch Alternatively, phone Or log on to To improve our service to you, calls may be recorded. Page 15
18 About Bank of Ireland Life Bank of Ireland Life is one of Ireland s leading providers of life assurance, pension, savings and investment products, providing for the future of hundreds of thousands of customers. Bank of Ireland Life is actively involved in the growth and development of the retirement planning market and provides plans to cater for a wide range of individuals and groups. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional service to our clients throughout the duration of their retirement plans. Bank of Ireland Life Dawson Street, Dublin 2. T: F: W: reland.com To improve our service to you, calls may be recorded. Page 16
19 Warning: If you invest in this product you may lose some or all of your money. Warning: This product may be affected by changes in currency exchange rates. Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up. Terms and conditions apply. While care has been taken in its preparation, this brochure is of a general nature and should not be relied on in relation to a specific issue without taking financial, insurance or other professional advice. The content of this document is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer or recommendation to buy or sell any investment or to subscribe to any investment management or advisory service. If there is any conflict between this document and the policy conditions, the policy conditions will apply. Bank of Ireland Life is a trading name of New Ireland Assurance Company plc. New Ireland Assurance Company plc trading as Bank of Ireland Life is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Bank of Ireland Insurance & Investments Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Bank of Ireland Insurance & Investments Limited is a tied agent of New Ireland Assurance Company plc. Members of Bank of Ireland Group. March 2015 Page 17
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