Nessfin’s licence pulled amid fallout from MyWealth-linked entities
The FSCA has provisionally withdrawn Nessfin’s licence amid concerns over its ties to unauthorised entity MyWealth Legatus and potential breaches of financial sector laws.
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FSCA probes CoCre8 entities amid liquidation and fraud allegations
The High Court has authorised a commission of inquiry into the affairs of CoCre8 Gold.
Legacy network shutdown puts insurance cover at risk
As 2G and 3G networks are retired by end-2027, thousands of vehicle trackers and alarm systems could go dark – potentially invalidating policy terms.
More FAIS Ombud determinations against funeral provider
Luvuyo Burial and Consulting did not pay the claims in full even after the Ombud’s Office intervened.
Non-life ombud rules that insured can keep written-off vehicle
The NFO decided that Dotsure must indemnify the insured and waive the transfer-and-repurchase requirement, overturning strict adherence to the SAIA Code.
COFI is coming – and FSPs can’t afford to wait
Early preparation for COFI will give firms a competitive edge and help to avoid the compliance scramble seen during FAIS implementation.
COFI | Why FSPs should start planning now for proportionality
As the COFI Bill edges closer to becoming law, practice management expert Anton Swanepoel urges smaller FSPs to define their size early to unlock the benefits of proportional regulation.
MBSE’s new BCom blends tech, theory and workplace-ready skills for the future
Moonstone Business School of Excellence has launched a future-focused online BCom in Financial Management. By integrating real-world software tools and aligning with industry needs, the programme prepares students for the evolving demands of the workplace.
Dates for workshops on funeral insurance regulations
Roleplayers in the funeral industry can attend one of three engagements hosted by the FSCA and the Prudential Authority.
Report on active and passive portfolios reveals key trends for investors
The Morningstar Barometer shows where active management adds value and where low-cost passive strategies hold the upper hand.
Landmark conviction under the Cybercrimes Act
A former employee of Ecentric Payment Systems receives an effective five-year term for orchestrating a multi-million-rand cyberattack.
FSCA urges financial institutions to verify CPD providers
The Authority says an entity called LearnOn was found to have issued invalid certificates linked to the Financial Planning Institute.
Ramaphosa deepfake scam highlights rising threat of AI-driven investment fraud
Not even South Africa’s president has been spared as scammers use deepfake videos of public figures to promote bogus investment schemes – prompting fresh warnings from the FSCA about social media scams, impersonations, and unauthorised financial services.
FSCA suspends FSP’s licence after third Ombud determination
The beneficiaries waited months to be paid their funeral policy benefits, but they received only partial pay-outs despite undertakings to the contrary.
SA nears grey list exit after complying with all 22 action items
South Africa now awaits an on-site visit by the FATF Africa Joint Group – paving the way for an anticipated exit from the grey list at the October plenary.
Compliance trumps empowerment: decision to deregister co-operative bank upheld
The Tribunal agrees with the Prudential Authority that Women Building our Africa failed to meet the registration conditions and governance benchmarks.
No shortcut to dismissing foreign nationals without work visas
A valid work permit may be absent, but fair labour procedures must still be followed.
