Thanks for all the replys.
I note Gordon's comment.
But just to further explain.
I took my 2023 distribution in Oct last (ie. the total value of the 5%). If remaining with the ARF I'd take my 5% in Oct. '24. But, if I change to an Annuity in July say... am I required by revenue to make any ARF withdrawl for the period Jan-June.
Ideally, I don't want to take anything from the ARF this year as I'd like to transfer the max value of the ARF fund to the annuity (assuming it's worth it at the time). I can take the hit with no withdrawl this year. Its not huge bucks.