Changes in the fair value of plan assets linked to the defined benefit plans in South Africa were as set forth in the following table:
|
|
|
2017 |
|
2016 |
|
|
|
US$'000 |
|
US$'000 |
|
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year |
|
3,532 |
|
2,703 |
|
Interest income on assets |
|
255 |
|
284 |
|
Benefits paid |
|
(2,609) |
|
— |
|
Actuarial differences |
|
270 |
|
(112) |
|
Other |
|
800 |
|
657 |
|
Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year |
|
2,248 |
|
3,532 |
|
Actual return on assets |
|
525 |
|
165 |