CMS must provide BHF with a complete record of decisions on low-cost benefit options
Medical schemes industry body says it did not receive all the documents it requested for its case against the regulator.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Life insurers’ claim statistics reflect SA’s high murder rate
Claim statistics for 2022 paint a startling picture of the health and safety troubles facing the country’s youth.
Companies can exempt themselves from liability arising from employees’ theft
Law firms comment on the significance of the Constitutional Court’s judgment for exemption clauses in agreements.
Is a long delay between the notice of intention to debar and the debarment procedurally unfair?
FNB debars consultant who issued unauthorised letters stating a company was good for up to R900 million in credit.
NHI Fund won’t seize medical schemes’ reserves, says government
The government publishes a factsheet outlining the case for NHI and how it envisages the scheme will work.
Closer scrutiny of cross-border transactions is impacting individuals and businesses
The FSCA says the government is intensifying efforts to get South Africa off the grey list by January 2025.
Judgment sends a warning about abusing the R1m offshore allowance
High Court rejects argument that a person can use the allowances of other individuals because the transfers were approved by an authorised dealer.
Experienced journalist joins Moonstone’s communications team
We welcome Nettalie Viljoen as the deputy managing editor of publications.
Recording of Moonstone Compliance’s Fica webinar is now available
The content of the webinar is specifically for individuals or businesses that recently became accountable institutions.
Department of Justice fined R5m for non-compliance with Popia
This should serve as a warning to all organisations to get their proverbial data protection house in order, says law firm.
How crypto asset service providers must comply with Fica
The Financial Intelligence Centre publishes an authoritative guidance document.
Is the employment equity agreement really a breakthrough?
Law firm says it merely reaffirms and reinforces what has either been agreed or proposed.
Treasury hasn’t done any new work on the cost of NHI – report
Factsheet merely confirms what we already know about how the scheme will be funded.
No ‘hidden agenda’ behind Discovery’s ‘constructive’ opposition to NHI
Discovery is not hoping to secure a tender to administer the National Health Insurance scheme, says chief executive.
Government and Solidarity sign agreement on employment equity
The settlement states that race may not be used as the sole criterion for employment and promotions.
Regulator extends the deadline for PAIA annual reports
Public and private bodies given an extra week because of problems with the online submission portal.
Current high annuity rates are a ‘rare rescue package’ for living annuitants
The Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) has issued a second communication in as many weeks advising retirees to consider guaranteed annuities as part of their planning for retirement income.
