Why retirement advice isn’t changing behaviour
Access to education and information has expanded, but the challenge is turning member engagement into better financial decisions and outcomes.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Gary Kirsten: Why the best decisions are rarely made in the heat of the moment
From managing uncertainty to resisting emotional decisions, lessons from elite sport offer practical insights for investors and their advisers.
Is your leadership team equipped to oversee FICA compliance?
Moonstone Compliance’s executive training gives decision-makers the knowledge to manage regulatory risk, exercise effective oversight, and strengthen governance.
Why the second half of 2026 demands a different investment playbook
After an unpredictable first half, Morningstar outlines the risks, opportunities, and investment themes it believes will shape markets for the rest of 2026.
FSP ‘cannot sidestep’ restraint question in dishonesty case
The Tribunal finds that the alleged misrepresentation, non-disclosure, and materiality all depended on the contractual issue the FSP declined to establish.
Masondo exits as PIC governance crisis deepens
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirms that he asked the entire board to step down or explain why its members should not be removed.
Small Claims Court limit rises to R30 000: What you need to know
The higher ceiling opens the door to larger claims from August, but monetary value is only one test for whether a dispute qualifies.
SCA clarifies when prescription starts on a builder’s repair warranty
Awareness of structural defects does not by itself mean a homeowner has the facts necessary to pursue a damages claim.
Debt-repayment burden worsens as cost-of-living pressure returns
The latest Money-Stress Tracker finds persistent financial strain alongside changing coping strategies and a growing willingness among some consumers to consider debt counselling.
Municipalities are owed R218bn. So why are they running out of money?
The FFC says a system-wide breakdown in collecting and paying bills is fuelling arrears that more than a decade of government interventions has failed to contain.
This Toolkit makes POPIA compliance more practical for businesses
Moonstone Compliance’s POPIA Toolkit gives businesses a structured, practical way to navigate POPIA through customisable templates, checklists, and risk-management tools.
Preparing for diminished capacity: what advisers need to consider
An ADASA webinar will bring together financial, legal, and ethical expertise to explore how professionals and families can prepare before difficult decisions become urgent.
COFI will connect what financial institutions offer, say, and deliver
The outcomes-based framework links product and service governance with customer expectations and the experience that follows.
FST draws the line between suspicion and proof in adviser’s debarment case
The decision examines why client complaints, cellphone records, and handwriting evidence failed to establish dishonesty on a balance of probabilities.
Husband’s domicile no longer decisive in cross-border marriage disputes
Practitioners say the judgment may reshape how assets, spousal claims, and property transactions are handled where marriages span several jurisdictions.
Your crypto could be lost when you die – even if it’s in your will
Estate planning for digital assets must address a critical practical problem: ensuring executors can find and access them without compromising security during your lifetime.
FIC warns of penalties after poor RCR compliance
Less than half of the first group of accountable institutions had submitted their returns by mid-July, while submissions from the second group are low.
