Acting CEO and CFO among four suspended RAF executives
SCOPA’s inquiry uncovers layers of dysfunction – from years-long paid suspensions and costly legal battles to questionable appointments.
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PA fines Discovery Bank R3m for FICA compliance failures
A 2021 inspection found late submission of suspicious activity reports, inadequate staff training, delayed monitoring responses, and shortcomings in the bank’s RMCP.
Meet the people behind MBSE’s qualifications at the November Virtual Open Days
MBSE’s free Virtual Open Days from 11 to 13 November offer aspiring and established finance professionals a chance to explore accredited qualifications, engage with lecturers, and map out their next academic step.
High Court rules on SARS’s R5.3bn claim against Sasfin Bank
The judgment dismissed parts of Sasfin’s exceptions and left SARS’s statutory claim under the Financial Sector Regulation Act to proceed.
Schools’ exit VAT liability postponed for a year
VAT-registered schools will have to deregister from 1 January 2026, but the deemed output VAT on retained assets will only be payable the following year.
FST upholds debarment of rep who let his debarred brother advise clients
The former Sanlam Life representative claimed his brother only assisted him in an administrative or logistical capacity.
SARB’s new exchange control rules draw criticism
The Institute for International Tax and Finance says the latest exchange control changes could discourage foreign investors and add red tape for non-residents.
More taxpayers will be caught by lower ringfencing threshold
The threshold for ringfencing assessed losses from ‘suspect’ or ‘hobby-like’ trades will be reduced from the 45% marginal rate to 39%.
New era for fund administration: unpacking Conduct Standard 2
Trustees and administrators face a modernised regulatory framework designed to raise standards, strengthen accountability, and ensure fair outcomes for members.
NDCA pushes for fit and proper requirements for debt counsellors
The Association’s proposal will embed COFI’s principles and the TCF outcomes into debt-counselling practice.
Bonitas commits to co-operating with CMS investigation
After concluding its section 43 inquiry into Bonitas, the CMS has determined that the allegations merit a further forensic investigation.
Nicola Langridge is the 2025 Financial Planner of the Year
Here are all the award-winners announced at the Financial Planning Institute’s gala dinner on Monday night.
Last chance to book for Moonstone’s compliance webinar
The agenda includes the OMNI-Risk Return, COFI, FICA Business Risk Assessments, and practical cyber-resilience guidance.
Treasury withdraws plan to tax foreign pensions, pledges wider consultation
Although the amendment will not proceed, Treasury remains concerned about double non-taxation and will re-engage with the industry to find a balanced approach.
FSCA is aligning its work with COFI before the Bill becomes law
The new Integrated Regulatory System will deliver a single, unified view of entities and support an activity-based supervisory model aligned to COFI’s principles.
Advice is evolving from transactions to trusted relationships
The industry is moving beyond sales models towards relationship-led, purpose-driven engagement built on trust, transparency, and technology.
Adjudicator’s rulings highlight ongoing confusion over two-pot withdrawals
The retirement funds correctly refused multiple savings component withdrawals and early access to vested benefits.
