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PF withdrawal done, pension forgotten? Why your EPS service record still needs to be transferred and how to do it
Mint 1 hr ago·4 Oct 2026, 2:00 am
Many employees assume that their Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) record moves automatically when they cash out their EPF balance, but the two components are managed separately. Withdrawing the EPF provides a lump‑sum payout, while EPS tracks service years that determine future pension benefits. A transfer of the EPS service record is required to preserve those years and avoid a reduced pension later.
For investors, the issue matters because a large number of workers failing to transfer EPS could lower household retirement savings, potentially curbing future consumption and affecting broader economic growth. Lower disposable income may weigh on sectors reliant on domestic demand, influencing market sentiment.
Watch for any government reminders or deadline extensions for EPS transfers, as well as corporate HR communications that guide employees through the process. Policy tweaks to pension rules could also shift long‑term savings trends, which investors may want to monitor.
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