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Old Mutual chief executive to take early retirement
Following 32 years with Old Mutual and nearly five as CEO, Iain Williamson is stepping down in August.
Warning of impersonation scam involving Nampak
The FSCA also advises the public to be cautious of World Option Crypto and JoziEx.
Funeral home fined R11.4m for unauthorised insurance business
The two directors were debarred for 20 and 10 years, respectively.
FIC publishes revised RMCP guidelines
Guidance Note 7A provides further guidance to accountable institutions about their Risk Management and Compliance Programme obligations.
SA issues first terrorism-related freezing order under amended law
The FIC has directed financial institutions to freeze the designated assets and comply with reporting requirements under FICA.
Alexforbes reports R7 billion in two-pot system withdrawals
It says 47% of members intend to make future claims – with 34% of those who have already claimed planning to do so again.
Budget 2025: can debt stability lay the foundation for growth?
With South Africa’s debt-to-GDP ratio at 75.1%, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a tough balancing act – can his Budget Speech reassure investors and spark economic growth?
How to maximise your tax benefits in a two-pot era
Carla Rossouw, head of tax at Allan Gray, discusses what investors need to know about retirement fund products and the looming end-of-tax year deadline on 28 February.
Farmer wins court battle over R10m insurance deduction
The Tax Court rules against SARS in a dispute over a contingency insurance deduction, reaffirming the legitimacy of the policy and its role in protecting income-generating activities.
Debt crisis deepens: South Africans using up to 75% of income to repay debt
DebtBusters’ Q4 2024 Debt Index reveals a worsening cash flow crunch, with rising reliance on short-term loans and record-high debt service ratios.
Removal firm fined for offering insurance without authorisation
The FSCA fines Kings International Removers R1.1 million and debars its owner for eight years.
Ombud urges taxpayers to share eFiling hijacking experiences in survey
Have you or your clients been affected by eFiling profile hijacking? The Tax Ombud is investigating SARS’s handling of these incidents.
Surrenders and competition challenge the insurance market, says Moody’s
Life insurers are expected to maintain steady profitability, but policy surrenders and competition-driven pricing pressures could impact long-term growth.
Cap on healthcare broker fees increases by 4%
The new limit applies to contributions received from 1 January.
Discovery vs RAF: CMS executive says High Court got it wrong
A regulatory expert believes the judgment misinterpreted key legal principles in its ruling on the RAF’s obligation to reimburse medical schemes.
SIU investigation into Ithala tender unrelated to liquidation bid
Meanwhile, MPs have questioned the SARB’s push to liquidate Ithala, arguing it conflicts with Parliament’s resolution to support the bank’s growth.
