Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years’ imprisonment for FTX fraud
The judge criticised Bankman-Fried for his lack of remorse and stated that he knew his actions were criminal.
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Rise in life policy uptake despite economic pressures
Lapses and surrenders fell slightly in 2023, while consumers purchased more risk and savings policies than they did in 2022.
Arrear contributions: 10 employers should not have been on the list
The FSCA publishes its latest list naming thousands of entities that allegedly owe retirement fund contributions.
Bookings are open for Moonstone’s 2024 Regulatory Update Webinar
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.
Entities that don’t take clients’ data security seriously are playing with fire
Dis-Chem is in the clear. TransUnion was issued with an Enforcement Notice, and the Information Regulator is investigating the data breach at the CIPC.
Investigations uncover sale of funeral policies without underwriting
One of the businesses admitted to issuing more than 4 000 policies and collecting R14 million in premiums without having a licensed underwriter.
Jooste’s death won’t affect Steinhoff investigation
A former Steinhoff executive appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday charged with fraud and racketeering.
Interest rate cuts only likely in the third quarter of this year
The drier El Niño weather pattern is emerging as one of the biggest risks to the outlook for food inflation.
How the Authority arrived at a fine of R475 million
Jooste was more blameworthy than others because he deliberately contravened the law and was well qualified to understand his conduct’s implications, the FSCA says.
FSCA to embed ‘consumer vulnerability’ in its approach to supervision and regulation
The Authority’s Statement on Consumer Vulnerability will inform its engagements with stakeholders, starting this year.
Authority fines another FSP for FICA non-compliance
The FSCA’s inspection identified defects with the implementation of the RMCP and a failure to conduct a thorough client due diligence.
Unpaid commission: High Court rejects FSP’s set-off defence
The insurance marketer was an independent contractor – no mutual indebtedness existed between him and TWK Agri.
An insurer is not a supplier under the Consumer Protection Act
When seeking compensation from an insurer because of alleged third-party negligence, the best course of action is to pursue the matter in court, the National Consumer Tribunal says.
High Court upholds joint liquidators’ role in MTI winding-up
The High Court ordered the applicants to pay punitive costs, saying their allegations were spurious and damaged the joint liquidators’ reputations.
New initiative aims to ease home insurance challenges amid climate risks
A pioneering approach that integrates climate data with claims data is set to transform insurance risk management in South Africa.
FIC issues sanction notices to non-compliant law firms and estate agents
The response to the Centre’s appeal to submit the outstanding risk and compliance returns ‘is not good enough’.
FSCA launches advisory panel to represent retail consumers
The aim of the newly established panel to ensure that the perspectives and concerns of retail financial customers are effectively considered in the Authority’s activities.
