Opposition MPs criticise Sarb for ‘narrow’ Phala Phala investigation
Bringing foreign currency into the country is regulated by the customs and excise legislation and falls under Sars, Kganyago tells MPs.
Author: Mark Bechard
Tribunal and PA failed to address ‘whistleblower’s’ applications properly
Judge says the FST did not follow a fair procedure when it summarily dismissed the reconsideration application.
Forex trader seeks to have R20m fine and 20-year debarment reconsidered
Craig Massyn submits the penalties imposed on him were disproportionately large compared to those imposed on the other directors of the Praesidium Group.
Medical schemes body loses urgent contempt-of-court application against CMS
The latest round of litigation between the Board of the Healthcare Funders and the CMS over low-cost medical schemes.
Adjudicator did not allow retirement fund to respond fully to a complaint
SCA also finds that the High Court should not have granted punitive cost orders against the fund.
Constitutional Court dismisses Sharemax adviser’s appeal
The High Court was asked to rule on whether the clients’ financial loss was caused by breach of agreement or the Reserve Bank’s intervention.
Tribunal rules on Brite’s application to reconsider R10m fine and licence withdrawal
Did the FSCA’s regulatory reach extended to UK pension funds and structures, held offshore, and permitted and regulated by UK and European Union law?
Ombud Council wants to avoid another property syndication complaints scenario
The problems with resolving these complaints also highlight the need to integrate the advice- and the product-related ombud schemes.
Constitutional Court overturns ‘deeply disturbing’ retirement fund rule judgment
The decision clarifies the application of an amended rule to the calculation of a withdrawal benefit that accrued before the amendment was approved and registered.
‘Unacceptable’ delay in prosecuting hedge fund manager, judge says
Evercrest Capital collapsed 16 years ago after it incurred a huge loss trying to short Sanlam’s shares.
Significant Santam legal victory in dispute over vehicle storage costs
The insurer was entitled to provide security for the disputed balance of the storage costs to have the motor vehicle released and stop incurring further charges.
Tribunal rejects debarred FNB representative’s ‘prevailing practice’ defence
No evidence that staff were instructed to verify prospective clients’ addresses using blank letters provided by the municipality, FST finds.
Why the FAIS Ombud is closing its files on property syndication complaints
Adjudication of the complaints requires hearings, which are more conducive to a court of law, the Ombud says.
Sars publishes final provisions for diesel refund for food manufacturers
The most notable are changes to the definition of ‘foodstuffs’, as well as the requirements for applying for registration and claiming refunds.
Confidence in the economy at an 8-year low, Old Mutual research finds
Latest Savings & Investment Monitor contains insights into South Africans’ appetite for investment risk and investing offshore.
Bonitas gains members and bucks buying-down trend in 2022
With reserves reaching R8.8 billion, can members expect that very low contribution increases will automatically follow?
Employer liable for fund member’s reduced withdrawal benefit, says tribunal
FST does not accept submission that the impact of Covid on the markets absolved the employer of liability for the loss.
