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Israel Tightens Rules on Early Pension Withdrawals to Prevent Fraud and Misleading Practices
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First reported by Calcalist · 4 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Capital Market Authority is enforcing stricter rules requiring pension companies to actively verify and communicate with clients before approving early pension withdrawals, aiming to combat fraud and protect savers from financial harm.
- 01New regulations require pension companies to proactively contact clients before early withdrawals.
- 02Authorities warn of widespread fraud and misinformation leading to premature pension fund depletion.
- 03Commissioner Amir Gal calls inducement to withdraw early "ugly and destructive."
- 04Companies must verify documents with tax and justice authorities before approval.
- 05Clients must receive clear explanations and give explicit renewed consent for withdrawals.
- 06Rules take effect in approximately three months to safeguard pension savings.
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