Crypto transfers: new client information requirements coming for CASPs and intermediaries

The ‘travel rule’ means CASPs and FSPs cannot initiate a crypto asset transfer unless they can transmit prescribed information.

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Regulator to probe insider trading allegations

The FSB confirmed that it is investigating unusual trading in foreign exchange futures contracts after receiving a report from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The Regulator’s Department for Market Abuse (DMA) is currently […]

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Proteas on top down under

What an amazing game of test cricket Perth delivered! It once again proved why test cricket is the pinnacle! Turning points were Dale Steyn leaving the field injured, 100’s by Elgar and Duminy […]

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Proteas in Aus

As you know, we won the toss and elected to bat and so far the Perth wicket is not disappointing. The bounce and seem movement have the batters in a bit of a […]

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Second Appeal also unsuccessful

The Ombud made a determination on 30 March 2012, holding the appellants liable for the repayment of the amount invested. An appeal was upheld by the Appeal Board on 26 February 2014. In terms of the order, […]

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The future looks bleak!

The terrifying prospect of facing the All Blacks due to what we have seen in the last couple of months from Alistair and his charges, have lots of Bok fans planning alternative activities […]

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Alistair’s Bok selection…

Humour me for a moment please, as we look at Saturday’s team of 23: A fly half playing full back, a left wing playing right wing, a scrumhalf playing left wing, a full […]

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That’s right – Dale and Vern are back!

Steyn was the leading wicket-taker in the two-match Test series against New Zealand with 10 scalps at 10.20 and claimed his 26th five-for in Centurion to end questions over whether he could regain […]

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Boks provide rollercoaster ride

My Saturday was one filled with rugby – The All Black v Wales game was a fantastic affair and up to the 53rd minute a Wales win looked possible. But as only the […]

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A weekend to forget

Not so long ago, in October 2015 to be specific, there was a very quirky joke going around… Little known fact There is a Playoff for 5th Place at the Rugby World Cup […]

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Material Terms and Speculative Complaints

There appears to be different views between certain Ombuds on the obligations of various parties in disclosing material terms which are required to assist a client in making an informed decision. It also […]

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Recurring RE Problems

Our Regulatory Exam department listed the following recurring problems which can be prevented with a little more care: Candidates register with only one name when they have two or more. This results in […]

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Obama jets into Kenya

US President Barack Obama spent 48 hours in Kenya last weekend, in a visit that caused great excitement and comment. Kenyans feel a special affinity for the American leader, whose late father was […]

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