Mastering what matters: a framework for retirement planning
Nedgroup Investments’ Nic Andrew shows advisers how a simple, repeatable framework – focused on a handful of high-impact levers – can boost clients’ retirement success probabilities.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Collective investment schemes post strongest quarterly inflows in years
Despite a turbulent first quarter marked by political discord and trade-tariff shocks, CIS managers attracted R48bn in net inflows – the highest quarterly figure since 2020.
In the age of AI, asset managers face a new kind of intelligence test
As artificial intelligence accelerates a quiet revolution in active asset management, Coronation’s Peter Kempen argues the future lies in blending AI’s speed and scale with human intuition and judgment.
Tribunal upholds funds’ broad discretion in death benefit allocation
A nominee who receives a dependency allocation can still claim a share of any surplus death benefit according to the deceased’s nominations.
Sanlam’s new business volumes increase in the first quarter of 2025
The group is keeping its discretionary capital well above target amid concerns over potential tariff-driven inflation, supply-chain shocks, and credit defaults.
Landmark trade court suit could nullify Trump’s global tariffs
The ruling could strip the president of the power to levy duties without congressional approval and force the roll-back of existing levies, with major implications for businesses and global supply chains.
Viceroy | FSCA wants the power to serve foreign operators digitally
The Authority invites interested parties to participate in High Court proceedings that will decide whether it may impose penalties on foreign individuals without physically serving documents in South Africa.
Grace period doesn’t prevent insurers from rejecting a claim
Some insurers send SMS or email reminders, but it is the policyholder’s responsibility to ensure that an overdue premium is paid.
Ombud Council to focus on making financial consumers more aware of their right to redress
The Council will use complaints data to spot systemic risks and harmonise complaint-handling across all financial ombuds, its five-year strategic plan shows.
Adjudicator aligns with High Court’s ruling on the in duplum rule
The OPFA confirms that penalty interest on late employer contributions may not exceed the original capital owing – in line with the Full Bench’s judgment in March.
Fund loses bid to remove limit on interest on arrear contributions
The Full Bench affirms that interest under the Pension Funds Act is capped by the common law in duplum rule.
AI + empathy: why financial advice’s future is human at heart
Momentum CEO Jeanette Marais says the future of scalable, effective financial advice lies in blending smart tech with emotional intelligence.
FSCA imposes R3m fine on Ninety One for FICA lapses
An inspection identified inadequate implementation of the RMCP and deficient customer due diligence processes.
MBSE opens virtual doors to aspiring financial professionals
Moonstone Business School of Excellence is hosting Virtual Open Days from 13 to 15 May.
Most financial planners are positive about impact of AI – global survey
Research by the Financial Planning Standards Board finds 64% of advisers are already using or piloting AI tools to streamline client communications and workflows.
Ithala resumes operations – but still can’t take deposits
Ithala has been cleared to resume core operations – excluding deposit-taking – while legal battles over its liquidation and frozen R2.47bn in deposits continue.
Old Mutual’s new CEO will bring decades of financial sector experience to the role
Jurie Strydom, whose résumé includes leadership roles at Sanlam and Regent Insurance, will work alongside outgoing CEO Iain Williamson.
