ASHID PRIVATE PENSION PLAN (PPP)
Collective Investment Pension Scheme
The Ashid Private Pension Scheme is an internationally recognized defined contribution fund model. It follows a long-term balanced growth investment strategy, aiming to enhance the future financial security of employees. Contributions are made regularly through payroll deductions and employer-defined contributions.
HOW DOES ASHID PPP FUND WORK?
The Ashid PPP offers several advantages for employees of participating companies:
Voluntary Participation: Employees can choose to participate voluntarily. Those who opt-in can invest beyond the defined contribution target based on their personal investment capacity and preferences.
Flexibility: The scheme allows continued investment even if an employee changes jobs. Alternatively, participants can cash out according to the fund’s governing documents and employer-imposed conditions.
Long-Term Focus: Since pension schemes aim to build a nest egg for retirement, Ashid PPP follows a long-term investment strategy. It focuses on balanced growth or medium-risk investment choices and instruments.
Employee Contributions: Employees allocate a portion of their monthly salary to a personal custodian account, accumulating authorized units within the fund. They also have the option to increase this minimum percentage through annual top-up investments.
Employer Contributions: Simultaneously, employers deposit a corresponding amount into their employees’ personal accounts. The specific contribution can be either a matching percentage or a fixed amount, depending on the company’s internal policy regarding private pension schemes.
Fund Governance: Ashid Asset Management Company, as the specially licensed entity contracted under a fiduciary agreement with participating companies, will manage the fund’s assets in accordance with the fund’s governing documents and investment mandate.
The Board of Directors (BOD) will be appointed to the special purpose company, which serves as the legal vehicle for the fund under Mongolia’s Securities Law. The BOD’s primary responsibility is to oversee fund managers and advisors, ensuring adherence to governing documents and effective implementation of policies and strategies. The BOD will consist of non-executive directors elected by employees. The
Custodian bank will maintain separate accounts for the fund’s assets, distinct from those of the Asset Management Company. It will provide accurate shareholding reports to unitholders, aligning with timely reconciliation of fund accounting, including net asset valuation.
Additionally, the Financial Regulatory Commission, in its regulatory capacity, will oversee relevant policies and procedures, monitoring AMC’s compliance with legal rules, including those related to fund investment activities.
Employees will own their personal savings, including applicable returns from the fund’s investments. These savings can be accessed through the redemption of units after a specified period.
The vesting period is automatically considered complete when an employee reaches retirement age.
In the event of premature resignation or loss of working capacity, employees have specific options available to them. These options align with the provisions set by their employer’s participation in the fund.
Adjustments may apply to the accumulated fund (employer contribution only), including claw-back provisions due to termination of employment resulting from disciplinary action.
Retirement Savings Sample Calculation:
An employee begins saving 5% of their monthly salary, which is 2 million MNT. Additionally, the employer contributes 5%. Over a period of 28 years:
Accumulated savings: ₮64.8 million
Total income: ₮661 million
Overall assets: ₮726 million
Sustainable Workforce Development: Focus on cultivating a resilient workforce that contributes to the long-term success of the organization. Boosting Employee Productivity and
Morale: Strive to enhance employee productivity and foster a positive work attitude.
Supporting Employees with Personal and Social Challenges: Actively address individual and social issues faced by employees.
Financial Security: Ensuring stability and peace of mind.
Promoting Financial Responsibility: Encouraging better financial habits.
Ownership Opportunity: Offering employees a chance to become company owners, leading to increased benefits and potential inheritance.
Key Advantages of Ashid PPP
Dual Contribution
Flexibility
Simplicity and Accessibility
Strong Governance
Investment Policy
The Ashid Private Pension Plan (PPP) is designed to prioritize employees’ interests by professionally managing assets to achieve high-risk-adjusted returns.
Target Return (15%):
Our fund aims for a long-term return equivalent to the “Policy rate + 3%.”
High Long-Term Returns:
Over a 20-year period, we anticipate an impressive 270% return.