Auditors’ regulator welcomes hike in fines for misconduct
But will this have unintended adverse consequences for the profession?
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
What private companies should know about beneficial ownership disclosure
To make sense of the new disclosure regime, it is necessary to distinguish the novel concept of a beneficial owner from the pre-existing notion of “beneficial interest”.
Credit agreement concluded electronically is valid, High Court confirms
Defendant also argues a recorded phone call should not be considered because he was not warned it might be used in court.
‘Meeting of the minds’ is essential at application stage
Long-term insurance ombudsman orders the complainant to be compensated for poor service.
NHI Bill is a ‘charade’ that will collapse eventually, says BLSA
Department of Health director-general says NHI can be built despite the dire condition of the public healthcare system.
‘Many years’ to go before NHI poses a threat to medical schemes, says Discovery
CEO Ryan Noach says there’s ‘no way’ the government can nationalise members’ contributions.
Stand out from the rest with the Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance
Applications for the second semester close on 26 June.
Seeding will have a minimal impact on retirement funds’ liquidity, says Old Mutual
The updated legislation puts the retirement industry in a better position to be ready by 1 March 2024, it says.
Regulator rules on Budget Insurance’s Faf in a Speedo advert
Two members of the public complained that the image of De Klerk in his ‘underwear/costume’ was distasteful and caused them discomfort.
Unit trust portfolios that attracted the most money over the past 12 months
Assets under management increase to R3.27 trillion.
Statutory ombud for small businesses is back on the legislative agenda
The ombud will be able to make awards in respect of non-payment for goods and services.
New do-it-yourself FICA compliance solution for accountable institutions
The FICA Toolkit is ideal for accountable institutions that have recently initiated their FICA compliance programmes or have relatively simple products and distribution channels.
Treasury wants to exclude these ‘legacy’ RA funds from the two-pot system
Plus: the proposals for defined-benefit funds, inter-fund transfers, section 37D deductions, and the taxation of contributions and growth.
Sanlam Umbrella Fund expects group risk premiums to fall over the next two years
What is a fair long-term profit margin on group risk business?
Road Accident Fund compensation: is a forklift a motor vehicle?
The Supreme Court of Appeal considers whether a forklift that knocked down an employee who was working on Spar’s premises was used on a road.
No, you did not receive a WhatsApp from the head of the FSCA
The impersonator pretends to have information about an investigation … and solicits a ‘settlement payment’.
Two-pot retirement system: who will be the winners and the losers?
Sanlam’s modelling looks at the impact of the system’s conflicting aims: higher preservation rates and access to savings.
