Last chance to book for webinar on FICA compliance in the agricultural sector
If you’re in the agricultural sector and deal in high-value goods, you may be subject to FICA. Moonstone Compliance’s free webinar will unpack what compliance entails.
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Fund managers cautiously optimistic on domestic assets
While bullish sentiment towards equities cools, local assets remain a top pick for 2025, with gold and bonds gaining favour, BofA survey finds.
Prudential Authority fines major bank R13m for FICA non-compliance
Standard Bank’s compliance failures include the untimely submission of suspicious activity reports and neglecting system alerts.
The two key risks investors should watch amid the Trump noise
Old Mutual Wealth’s Izak Odendaal believes the only two risks that should concern investors are the US economy going into a recession and the Fed hiking interest rates.
Labour law reforms mulled to clamp down on arrear contributions
The government, business, and labour are working together at Nedlac to address employers’ non-compliance with payments to retirement funds.
Battle between PA and insurers: court clarifies regulatory powers
The High Court confirms the Prudential Authority’s right to challenge Tribunal decisions while affirming the limits of retrospective penalties.
MBSE top achievers shine: how these financial pros thrived with online learning
Dèvon Jordaan, Stéan Bouwer and Grant Greenfield, top achievers at Moonstone Business School of Excellence, share their stories on the power of preparation and perseverance.
New survey to enhance transparency and benchmarking for investors
The new DFM Manager Watch survey by Alexforbes aims to provide independent financial advisers and investors with up-to-date performance data.
Directors found liable for unpaid retirement contributions
The Engineering Industries Pension Fund and the Metal Industries Provident Fund use the personal liability provisions in the Pension Funds Act.
Naked secures R700 million for AI-powered insurance
Naked will use the largest African insurtech investment to date to scale its AI-driven insurance platform and expand its product range.
Access Bank and Sava aim to transform small-business banking in SA
Sava, a fintech startup backed by Access Bank South Africa, has received regulatory approval to launch a digital banking platform tailored to SMEs.
Telegram groups impersonating Truffle and Vista Wealth
Impersonators are using the names of authorised financial firms, Truffle Asset Management and Vista Wealth Management, to defraud people.
MBSE Virtual Open Days off to a strong start
Join MBSE’s Virtual Open Days to learn about industry-relevant qualifications, gain insights from expert co-ordinators, and discover career opportunities in financial planning, insurance, wealth management, and compliance.
Major banks to explain lending practices to parliamentary committees
MPs also want to meet with the FSCA to discuss banking-relating issues, including credit policies, fees, and client confidentiality.
How Ithala’s banking ambitions crumbled: the rise and fall of a rural icon
The Prudential Authority’s push for Ithala’s provisional liquidation has brought the bank’s journey to an abrupt halt, leaving 257 000 depositors in limbo.
Financial sector shines with Top Employer recognition for 2025
The financial sector stands out with leading companies like RMB, Sanlam, Momentum, and Santam earning Top Employer status for 2025.
Turn ‘Januworry’ into financial stability: expert advice for 2025
Bertie Nel, Momentum’s head of Financial Planning and Advice, shares why the start of a new year is the perfect time for financial advisers to guide clients toward smarter decisions.
