Car-jamming – Three ways to keep safe
According to South Africa’s crime statistics, South Africa has a serious car hijacking problem. It was recently reported that a total of 16 325 cars were carjacked between 2017 and 2018 – a minimal […]
ConCourt judgment in Capitec vs SARS clarifies important VAT principles
The decision addresses the recovery of VAT on payments made under loan cover provided free of charge.
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Joint Standard on F&P requirements for significant owners – Second round of public consultation
This week the Prudential Authority (PA) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) jointly published a proposed Joint Standard on fit and proper requirements for significant owners of financial institutions in terms of […]
Retail or market value – Make sure your client understands the T&Cs
Insuring a vehicle can be an easy process. In South Africa we have many options available. We are overwhelmed by advertisements by different brands trying to win over the market. In many cases […]
FSRA Exemption Notice 1 of 2019 (LTIA) – Certain insurers exempted from Rule 19
The FSCA has just released the FSRA Exemption Notice 1 of 2019 (LTIA). According to the notice an insurer that offers assistance policies, funeral policies or micro-insurance policies is exempted, in terms of […]
Four common investment myths – Avoid these costly mistakes
According to Tamryn Lamb, Allan Gray’s head of retail distribution, there are various common beliefs among investors which often lead to making investment mistakes. In a recent press release, Lamb shares what she […]
Four common investment myths – Avoid these costly mistakes
According to Tamryn Lamb, Allan Gray’s head of retail distribution, there are various common beliefs among investors which often lead to making investment mistakes. In a recent press release, Lamb shares what she […]
FPI awards – Winners announced
Last week, Hardi Swart was named the 2019 winner at the Financial Planning Institute’s (FPI) annual awards dinner on Wednesday night. Other awards, presented at the FPI’s gala dinner included the following, amongst […]
FPI awards – Winners announced
Last week, Hardi Swart was named the 2019 winner at the Financial Planning Institute’s (FPI) annual awards dinner on Wednesday night. Other awards, presented at the FPI’s gala dinner included the following, amongst […]
How will a delay in a divorce order affect a member’s retirement fund?
According to the Divorce Act, a member’s pension interest in a retirement fund is regarded as part of the member’s assets. This means that it may be taken into account when determining how […]
How will a delay in a divorce order affect a member’s retirement fund?
According to the Divorce Act, a member’s pension interest in a retirement fund is regarded as part of the member’s assets. This means that it may be taken into account when determining how […]
Levies on financial institutions – Calculators to assist
Last week the FSCA published the 2019 levy notice. With compliments of our colleague Paull Lawrence, here are two levy calculators to establish what your obligation will be: FSP levy calculator Sole Prop […]
Levies on financial institutions – Calculators to assist
Last week the FSCA published the 2019 levy notice. With compliments of our colleague Paull Lawrence, here are two levy calculators to establish what your obligation will be: FSP levy calculator Sole Prop […]
An informed consumer is a smart consumer
July is national savings month in South Africa and consumers are once again made aware of ways and means to implement and make healthy financial decisions, which will ultimately assist the country in […]
An informed consumer is a smart consumer
July is national savings month in South Africa and consumers are once again made aware of ways and means to implement and make healthy financial decisions, which will ultimately assist the country in […]
Medical expenses and pay outs – Is the gap widening?
In a recent opinion piece written by Tony Singleton, CEO of Turnberry Management Risk Solutions, he questions if the ‘gap’ has grown between medical expenses and payouts. Singleton mentions that over the past […]
South Africa’s top 20 hospitals – Patient ratings acts as a catalyst to change
Now in its fifth year of reporting, Discovery Health just released its annual list of 20 leading South African hospitals as rated by patients through the Patient Survey Score (PaSS). The Top 20 list […]
