This document provides information on the consultancy services offered by KD's Enterprize Consultancy Services. It discusses various services such as pension plan management, financial planning and counselling, document preparation, and metal works. The company assists with tasks like drafting investment policies, administering pension plans, advising trustees, and providing financial advice. It also discusses welding and metal fabrication services offered through an associate. The document aims to outline the full range of services available to clients.
4. HOW CAN WE BE OF ASSISTANCE TO YOU & THE MEMBERS OF YOUR PENSION PLAN?
5. INTRODUCTION Pension Plan management is a very important and crucial matter, which in recent times, has been placed squarely on the front burners in Jamaica. The matter of pensions has become a very thorny issue and news of happenings over the past few years in France, Spain, Greece and other European countries serve to remind us of the importance of this subject matter.
6. In addition, several interesting cases have come to the fore in Jamaica since the past five or so years. The legal implications surrounding several areas of pension administration, including , have occupied the Supreme Court and have even made their way into the Courts of Appeal. the interpretation of various provisions in pension rules
7. Two cases come readily to mind, that of AIR JAMAICA and the GILLETTE (CARIBBEAN) cases. In the former case, the issue surrounds the entitlement to the remaining assets after thee winding up of a pension plan. When the Government of Jamaica sold its shares in the company, and the airline became totally privately owned in 1994, the pension plan was wound up.
8. After paying out all the financial obligations in accordance with the pension plan rules, a substantial amount of over $400 million was left. The question, therefore, was to whom did the surplus belong?????? To the former Plan members or to the Company? What about the Government? Did the surplus belong to the Government??? What do you think???
9. The former contributors argued for a return of their outstanding contributions based on the surplus, even though they had previously received their expected entitlement. However, the Company wanted that money and quickly made amendments to the TRUST DEED and RULES. The former Plan members would have none of that and join a class action and challenged that decision in Court. It was finally decided by the Court that, after all legal costs were deducted, both the company and former plan members should benefit, the company 50% and the other 50% to be allocated, pro rata, i.e. according to ratios in which they previously contributed. Let us see!!!!!
10. In the latter case, the Trustees brought an originating application to seek the guidance of the Courts as to the proper distribution of the remaining assets of the plan. There were two (2) applicants, who argued that the windfall accruing to the pension plan belonged only to them as the other members had taken all their contributions after they were made redundant. VivionScully and Morven Richardson
11. The Supreme Court agreed, but afterwards that decision was appealed. The issue centred around whether members who had been terminated through restructuring or for other reasons were still entitled to share in any surplus remaining in a pension fund. It was later decided that based on the provision in the Trust Deed and Pension Rules that those who had left their contributions should benefit but those who had withdrawn theirs were no longer entitled. Only the two (2) were, therefore, eligible and had a windfall of $42 million. Many recent developments coupled with the requirements enunciated in the Pensions Act, 2004 and Regulations, 2006 highlight the necessity for all Pension Plans to be managed in an effective and efficient manner.
12. This presentation is very important to Trustees to assist you in understanding role and your guide and will responsibility you into making proper decisions regarding the operation of your company’s pension plan.
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15. Administration The Administrator is one of the most important stakeholders to a Pension Plan. Under the Pensions Legislation, the Administrator will have to be approved by the Financial Services Commission (FSC). Administrators must satisfy certain criteria and continue to maintain these in order to retain their approved status. Not only must the Administrator be approved by the Financial ServicesCommission but Trustees must ensure that that body is monitored constantly and evaluated on a regular basis for optimum performance. The Administrator may even have to be changed to ensure efficiency.
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18. HOW DO WE HELP IN THIS AREA?????? We assist in drafting, proofreading and evaluating SIPPS. We also develop criteria and assist in regularly evaluating the performance of the Investment Manager(s) and the reports that they submit on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.
19. • In addition, Trustees must operate their Pension Plan according to the Trust Deed, Plan Rules and the Pensions Legislation. Trust Deed & Plan Rules WHAT SERVICE DO WE OFFER RELATING TO THESE VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS????? a) We assist Trustees in evaluating and ensuring compliance and conformity. b) We also advise on the design, drafting and modification of these documents c) We prepare proposals to solicit tenders for actuarial funding (solvency) valuations and evaluate the responses received and offer necessary recommendations to Trustees. d) We also assist with preparation of annual Certified Financial Returns to the Financial Services Commission.
20. Communication with Plan members This is a two-way operation. Trustees will have to ensure that they communicate constantly and accurately with Plan members and also receive feedback and respond in an effective manner, on a timely basis. Trustees are reminded that Plan members can report them and other stakeholders such as the sponsor, Administrator and Investment Manager to the Financial Services Commission for breaches of the Pensions Regulations. It is encumbent on Trustees to ensure that information is conveyed to Plan members on a timely basis through Newsletters, letters, memoranda, information leaflets, annual reports, meetings and seminars, members’ representation at Trustees’ meetings.
21. HOW DO WE ASSIST IN THIS ENDEAVOUR????? We assist in the preparation and production of: Newsletters, Information leaflets, flyers and questionnaires, Annual Reports, as well as the: timely and proper execution of members’ meetings, development of a Pension Plan website.
22. Let us, therefore, be your eyes, ears, mouth and hands to help keep watch over your pension plan or scheme and to follow through with all necessary actions in order to ensure that all stakeholders are performing their roles and responsibilities at the highest level.
23. Financial Planning & Counselling Financial Planning is the process of organizing and managing one’s financial affairs to empower that person to realize the goals that he or she has set to be accomplished in his or her lifetime. Personal financial planning acts as a road map to navigate a person through life’s challenges in order to achieve the quality of life that a person desires during his or her lifetime. It clearly identifies his objectives. There are usually different goals to be achieved at the different stages in one’s life.
24. Financial Planning provides a means to measure one’s progress toward the achievement of the goals he or she has set and helps to determine whether those goals are realistic. This process helps to determine the costs of those objectives. It helps a person to keep focus and direction and to maintain financial balance. Financial Planning requires that a person- creates an Action Plan to meet his objectives, knows his current personal and financial position in order to determine how he will achieve them, decides whether he needs to make any changes to his life style, knows his sources and amount of income, identifies all items of expenditure, as well as determines the timelines involved in fulfilling his goals.
33. advice on Cash Flow management and budgetting, to individuals whether self-employed or employed by an organization, specializing in those who need assistance in preparing for retirement or redundancy.
43. We offer: Window grills Door grills Gates Staircases, circular, spiral and straight Balconies and alcoves Wall grills and others too numerous to mention Metal furniture Repairs and ‘fantabulous’ reconstruction of old metal structures and motor vehicles. See listing of photographs in our portfolio. Our service is of the highest standard at competitive rates delivered in a timely manner. We are highly recommended by individuals and companies. See some of the testimonials attached.
44. TESTIMONIALS MY STEELWORK CONSULTANT—MALACHI FRANCIS I needed to have some grill work done on a flat that I was refurbishing for my newly-wed son and his wife and so begun the search for a good grillwork consultant. When MALACHI FRANCIS was introduced to me as that person, I decided (hesitantly) to put him to the test as I had never seen any work he had previously done. I had just finished spending quite a lot of money on improvement work, including widening the windows and so needed to spend as little as I could on grill work, a sentiment I shared with Malachi. He quickly worked out a plan to add to the pieces I had removed from the smaller windows, something I did not considered before. When the work was completed I could hardly recognize the patch work. I was so pleased with this first job that I have been using Malachi for all steel work that I have to do at home. I have recommended Malachi to several persons including my son who used him to design, build and install grill work for his recently constructed dream house. His work is neat, his designs modern, he cleans up after work, and he is reliable and delivers his work in a timely manner. Malachi is my steel work consultant who I would trade for no one else. Lorna Gooden (Mrs) Kingston 10
45. MALACHI FRANCIS-THE BEST When I decided to build our home and reflected on the various skills needed to create the perfect design, my mother urged me to consider Mr. MALACHI FRANCIS for the grill work, and although I sought quotes from several different contractors, my wife and I eventually choose him because not only was his price competitive but his choice of material was of superior quality. Mr. Francis decorated my windows, doors, rails, power gate, and exterior drain with beautifully crafted steel work. He completed the work on time and the pieces were very neat and sturdily attached. I have great confidence in Mr. Francis’ capabilities and would recommend him to anyone who is serious about receiving value for money. Steven Gooden, Norbrook, Kingston 8
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47. Imagine the wonders of the view on a moonlit night, the peace and tranquility of the sea and easy, smooth access to night life of the second city.
48. If you wish, you may ‘hop’ off a boat at the Fisherman ‘s Marina at Glittering Waters, stay a week or two or even a whole month and be picked up only two minutes away. Available in October 2011 for short or long-term rental at a reasonable price that you can afford.