Dispute over cancelled policy: FST orders FAIS Ombud to reconsider decision
The Tribunal’s decision underscores that financial advisers’ duties are limited to the specific terms of their engagement.
Author: Mark Bechard
FAIS Ombud erred in dismissing complaint against insurance broker, says Tribunal
The Ombud failed to investigate key facts around the broker’s alleged negligence in communicating an essential policy requirement.
Retirement savings not immune to SARS tax collection orders, court rules
SARS can appoint third parties to deduct tax debts directly from retirement funds, overriding the protections under the Pension Funds Act.
ConCourt clarifies when medical schemes can cancel membership for non-disclosure
Medical schemes cannot cancel membership based solely on the non-disclosure of a diagnostic procedure that does not lead to the diagnosis of a serious medical condition.
Small FSP that was fined R1.1m shares four lessons in FICA compliance
The owner of MIKA Finansiele Dienste emphasises that waiting for an audit before getting your house in order can have costly consequences.
Municipality found liable for fire damage after water supply failure
The business would not have performed grinding activities if it had been forewarned about the interruption to the water supply.
Cosatu wants urgent discussions with Treasury over changes to two-pot system
One of its four proposals is to allow members to transfer up to a third of their vested savings to their savings component.
Court enforces restraints of trade in dispute between wealth management firms
The judgment shows that ‘reasonable apprehension’ can tip the scales in favour of enforcing trade restraints and confidentiality agreements.
Court rules on FAIS Act exception argument in dispute over commission
The judgment clarifies aspects of the FAIS Act, particularly regarding the nature of ‘advice’ and ‘intermediary services’.
Consumers should inform themselves before they transact, says FAIS Ombud
The Office has sorted out the ‘embarrassing’ backlog of cases John Simpson inherited and has set timeframes for resolving complaints.
When does the countdown for tracing a fund member’s dependants start?
High Court hands down a decision on the interpretation of the tracing provision in section 37C of the Pension Funds Act.
Momentum’s NHI cost estimate is ‘mathematical hooliganism’, says Health Minister
Aaron Motsoaledi wants to engage with with stakeholders who are in favour of universal health coverage but have objections to the NHI Act.
Tribunal ruling underscores directors’ obligations regarding financial statements
FST upholds the JSE’s decision to fine Tongaat Hulett’s former CFO R6m and bar him from holding office as a director of a listed company for 10 years.
Bid to have RAF CEO sentenced to ‘suspended imprisonment’ for unpaid debts fails
A challenge to the RAF’s failings must consider the complex inter-governmental duties on which the social security scheme depends, judge says.
Holistic advice ‘the key factor’ in impact of two pots on clients
Clients whose financial habits have been moulded by sound advice over many years are unlikely to act irresponsibly now, says Fairbairn’s Guy Holwill.
Help clients to explore alternative options to savings ‘pot’ withdrawals
Advisers should be able to show that all the other available options have been considered, says Old Mutual’s Lizl Budhram.
FSCA alerts funds of consequences if two-pot rule amendments aren’t submitted by 31 July
Funds that cannot pay withdrawals because their rules are invalid must inform members why they may not be allowed to access their benefits.
