An accountable institution must register with the FIC to submit a risk and compliance return
How to submit information accurately to the Financial Intelligence Centre in respect of Directives 6 and 7.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
FPI announces finalists for Financial Planner of the Year award
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Hassle-free FSP levy calculator
Just enter one or two numbers – the spreadsheet does the rest.
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The company did not inform shareholders timeously of the effects of a change to the terms of a loan.
FSCA urges the public to be vigilant against impersonation scams on social media
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Post-termination medical evidence is relevant when considering a disability claim
The Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance rules that Fedgroup Life must pay an employee’s mental illness claim.
When are levy payments to the FSCA due?
FSPs can expect to receive their assessment notice this month.
South Africans who work with a financial planner are better off, study finds
Clients who are advised by a Certified Financial Planner® professional report the highest level of financial security and well-being.
Two qualifications that will boost your career in financial planning
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Asisa urges policyholders to explore all options before giving up their risk cover
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Tribunal rules in favour of rep who found out about her debarment from the FSCA
The debarment procedure did not comply with the FAIS Act in a number of ways, the FST finds.
Bestmed and Medihelp announce 2024 contribution increases
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Draft amendments on information-sharing between accountable institutions published
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Non-financial businesses ‘a key priority area’ for Financial Intelligence Centre
The FIC’s intelligence reports contributed to the recovery of more than R5.8bn in criminal proceeds in 2022/23.
FSCA welcomes decision to uphold revised R20m fine on Markus Jooste
‘Conduct of this kind undermines public confidence in financial markets and leads the general public to believe that the system is rigged and unfair,’ Tribunal says.
Global crime index reveals ‘significant expansion’ of financial crimes
South Africa has the seventh-highest criminality score in the world and the third-highest in Africa, according to the Global Organized Crime Index.
