“By exercising vigilance and following security best practices, users and organisations can take measurable steps in protecting themselves against some of the industries’ most common attacks.” Tweet by The Insurance Crime Bureau, May 21, […]
One of the bills that are awaiting sign off, now that the election has passed, is the National Credit Amendment Bill. What are the aims of the bill? The bill aims to provide […]
The publication of the FSCA’s FAIS Notice 35 of 2019 triggered a few questions in the industry. The FAIS Notice states that “FSPs, key individuals and representatives who are members of foreign professional […]
In an article in April we recapped the main qualification requirements based on Board Notice 194 of 2017. Depending on the financial product/s which financial advisors are authorised for, new entrants to the […]
The Ombud for Short Term Insurance’s mission is to resolve short term insurance complaints fairly, efficiently and impartially. How did they perform in 2018? How many complaints were received? The Ombudsman just released […]
Moonstone receives many queries about the deadline for Regulatory Exam requirements. To answer this and all FAIS related questions, FSPs and Representatives always need to take note of all Notices released by the […]
Moonstone receives many queries about the deadline for Regulatory Exam requirements. To answer this and all FAIS related questions, FSPs and Representatives always need to take note of all Notices released by the […]
The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) published its annual report, showing an increase in the number of complaints received. According to Chairman, Advocate John Myburgh, the statistics for 2018 demonstrate that the need […]
The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) published its annual report, showing an increase in the number of complaints received. According to Chairman, Advocate John Myburgh, the statistics for 2018 demonstrate that the need […]
The annual CPD cycle ends on 31 May 2019. With only a few days left to attain your required number of FAIS related CPD hours for the current CPD cycle, it’s also a good time […]
The annual CPD cycle ends on 31 May 2019. With only a few days left to attain your required number of FAIS related CPD hours for the current CPD cycle, it’s also a good time […]
The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry reported strong net inflows of R52.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, the third highest quarterly net inflows recorded in five years. This is […]
The local Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry reported strong net inflows of R52.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, the third highest quarterly net inflows recorded in five years. This is […]
In a recent blog post, Jack Waymire shares 10 common mistakes when it comes to online marketing for financial advisors. “You’re a financial advisor and you’re online – that’s great! But are you […]
The Internet, mobile phones, and other current computer technologies link people and businesses together like never before. There are numerous prevention methods, but here are 5 ways to prevent Cyber Crime from affecting […]
As part of the FSCA’s Consumer Education Departments’ mandate to provide guidance to consumers in order to make better financial choices and to live a financially successful life, regular articles are published on […]
In the past editions, we have published many articles on the outcome of various FAIS Ombud as well as Financial Services Tribunal decisions, highlighting legislation and regulatory requirements as well as many guidelines […]
