Cyber Commissioner Bill advances amid rising threats and attacks
The Cyber Commissioner Bill, recently tabled in Parliament, aims to address an urgent need for the improved protection of personal information and stronger cyber security measures.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
The do’s and don’ts of filing your income tax return
Sars is holding thumbs that the problems experienced with auto-assessments last year won’t recur in 2023.
High Court orders Guardrisk to pay R15m construction guarantee
The construction company’s liquidation was a new trigger entitling NAD to call up payment, notwithstanding an arbitration award.
Impending climate phenomena could derail next year’s prospect of lower interest rates
As higher winter rainfall gives way to a hotter and drier summer, a leading asset manager predicts that El Niño could lead to higher food prices and interest rates, and the potential for social unrest in emerging markets.
Reminder of 31 July deadline to submit a return to the FIC
This applies to some of the persons who became accountable institutions in terms of the amendments to Schedule 1 of Fica.
When will Cofi be served?
The FSCA publishes its updated regulatory agenda for the next three years.
Deadline for credit providers to renew their registration draws near
Like the regulator’s annual renewal registration process, the National Credit Act is filled with potential pitfalls. MBSE’s online courses help you to master the requirements of the Act.
FSCA publishes policy proposals on Open Finance for comment
The risks associated with data-sharing and data use must be addressed.
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.
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.
