Ruling leaves key exchange control questions unresolved in crypto arbitrage dispute
The case focuses attention on how the exchange control framework applies to crypto platforms that facilitate offshore trading through loans.
Full Bench adds weight to challenges against RAF medical expense directives
Internal directives cannot displace court orders or long-standing principles governing compensation, says the Western Cape High Court.
Sizwe Hosmed: High Court blocks board comeback, new curator installed
The CMS frames the judgment as necessary to protect members, emphasising the scheme is compliant, operational and under close oversight.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
Study: investor behaviour improved in 2025, but anxiety remains costly
Momentum Investments’ latest behavioural research shows fewer portfolio switches and lower overall ‘behaviour tax’ last year.
Interest rate relief offers breathing space, not a turnaround in household finances
Despite easing inflation and lower borrowing costs, South Africans entering debt counselling use 71% of take-home pay to service debt, according to DebtBusters.
FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel releases inaugural annual report
The report details the Panel’s mandate, membership, and engagement with the regulator since its establishment in 2023.
Debarment set aside after Tribunal flags timing discrepancies
The effective date recorded on the FSCA’s register pre-dated any opportunity to make representations.
When insurance claims are declined: how exclusions work
A complaint reviewed by the National Financial Ombud Scheme highlights how exclusions linked to unlawful conduct are assessed.
Why King V matters for retirement fund boards
King V may be voluntary, but for retirement fund boards it has emerged as a critical standard for credible governance, fiduciary oversight and long-term value creation.
SCOPA moves from hearings to hard choices on the RAF
The committee’s final report is expected to examine the legal consequences of former chief executive Collins Letsoalo’s refusal to appear before Parliament.
Transport pressed on whether RABS can deal with RAF’s legacy claims
Unless the Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill is retrospective, it may fail to ease the Fund’s financial burden for more than a decade, warn MPs.
New Cogence portfolios blend public and private markets for retail investors
The Diversified Markets portfolios introduce a measured allocation to private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets alongside listed investments.
Ninety One flags shift from US dominance to broader opportunity sets
John Stopford says future market returns may be shaped by different forces than those of the past decade, with implications for South African assets.
African insurers link US$52bn in assets to ESG targets, report finds
The Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance outlines ESG-linked assets, product development, and governance trends across Africa.
Why cyber resilience matters more than ever for insurance brokers
Brokers sit at the centre of the digital risk landscape because of the nature of the information they manage and store.
Discovery links higher cancer screening to earlier diagnosis
New data shows rising cancer diagnoses among members, but also increased screening and earlier detection, which DHMS links to improved survival outcomes.
Key fintech policy developments to watch in 2026
Regulatory initiatives across payments, digital assets, open finance and embedded finance are expected to progress this year.
