Where theory meets practice: HCWM graduates turn learning into impact
Top achievers share how MBSE’s Higher Certificate in Wealth Management translates knowledge into real-world confidence.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Employers face dual enforcement for non-payment of retirement contributions
The Minister of Employment and Labour removes a 2003 exemption that shielded employers from labour-inspector oversight.
FSCA issues multiple public warnings about unauthorised operators
South Africans should verify anyone offering financial services or investment opportunities.
Draft AML/CFT amendment Bill tightens regulatory net
The Bill proposes that arrangements yielding outcomes similar to traditional financial products be treated as financial services.
Former Steinhoff director jailed for 5 years in R376m fraud case
Iwan Schelbert admitted to his role in generating a fraudulent invoice that helped to inflate Steinhoff at Work’s accounts.
Tribunal orders refund after dealer tries – and fails – to contract out of CPA
The National Consumer Tribunal rules the dealer breached the Act by leaving serious defects unrepaired – rejecting its disclaimers and partial fixes.
How the HCSTI shapes confident, career-ready brokers
MBSE top achievers share how the HCSTI turns ambition and experience into long-term growth in short-term insurance.
From memes to markets: what Venezuela’s upheaval really means for investors
Behind the viral humour lies a deeper story about geopolitics, energy risk and why disciplined, diversified investing could define returns as markets head into a potentially “Goldilocks” 2026.
School fees vs debt: why early planning matters more than ever
From no-fee schools to R200 000-plus private options, rising education costs are forcing families to budget smarter, plan earlier and rethink how they fund schooling without sinking deeper into debt.
MediCheck claims win as Discovery Health writes off up to R170m in ATB recoveries
Discovery Health has abandoned recovery action against more than 16 500 members, agreeing to absorb up to R170 million in overpaid ATB claims after sustained pressure from MediCheck,
Suretyships mean what they say: advisers learn hard lessons after broker house collapse
A Northern Cape High Court ruling shows how easily advisers can be left personally exposed.
Arbitration confidentiality offers no shield in South African courts, warns High Court
The High Court confirms that evidence from confidential arbitration can be disclosed in related South African litigation, forcing insurers and other parties to rethink how they manage arbitration materials.
Employers urged to nudge workers to track their retirement progress
Many employees know how much they are contributing but not whether it will deliver a sustainable income.
CMS steps in as Discovery Health begins recovering pharmacy overpayments
Discovery Health is engaging affected members individually after a processing error led to some pharmacy claims being paid beyond Above Threshold Benefit limits during 2025.
Matric results row rolls into 2026 as Regulator digs in
Despite a decisive High Court loss, the Information Regulator is pushing on with an application for leave to appeal as the DBE confirms matric results will again be published in newspapers.
Three paths, one milestone: how MBSE’s ACFP shapes financial planning careers
From a shipbuilding director to a career-changer at 40 and a junior adviser navigating cross-border portfolios, MBSE’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning equips diverse professionals with confidence.
Banks and dealerships can’t hide behind fine print
Consumers can now claim directly against banks for faulty vehicles, while a major used-car dealer faces fines and refunds, signaling tougher enforcement of consumer rights.
