Strategic partnership to ‘fill missing piece of the puzzle’ in liability insurance
The collaboration aims to empower Old Mutual Insure to broaden its footprint and provide specialised liability coverage throughout the African continent.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
National Financial Ombud set to start in January 2024 – draft rules and MOI published
Financial sector participants should take note of the differences between the NFO’s Rules and the rules of the existing ombud schemes.
Webinar: Transform the way you think about digital defence in the financial industry
As the Joint Standard for handling IT risks takes effect, FSPs must begin to familiarise themselves with establishing a resilient IT risk management framework.
Second take: Joint Standard on IT governance and risk management
Law firm Clyde & Co summarises the key implications of the Joint Standard for financial institutions.
Don’t simply assume your policy covers you for hail damage
Steps the insured can take to enhance the likelihood of a successful claim.
FIC publishes draft guidance on how accountable institutions can identify beneficial ownership
The draft public compliance communication provides guidance on how to establish the beneficial owners of legal persons, trusts, partnerships, and non-governmental organisations.
Tribunal considers the FSCA’s powers when exempting a retirement fund from a valuation
Is the FSCA obliged to grant an exemption if a fund has met all the conditions set out in Board Notice 59 of 2014?
Volatility results in decline in CIS assets under management in the third quarter
But AUM grew by 11% when measured over the 12 months to the end of September.
Joint Standard on how financial institutions should manage their IT risks
Financial institutions are expected to implement IT controls that are commensurate with their risk appetite, based on the nature and size of an institution’s operations.
Lara Warburton clinches top honour as FPI Financial Planner of the Year
Video interview: Lara Warburton, the managing director of Integral Wealth Management, shares why she entered the Financial Planner of the Year competition and what has stood out for her at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention.
Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
Video interview: Kirsty Scully, the chairperson of the FPI, and Lelané Bezuidenhout, the chief executive of the FPI, on the key take-aways from the Financial Planning Institute’s two-day convention.
Unlock the potential of AI in cybersecurity: webinar on the importance of reducing human cyber risk
Join Moonstone Business School of Excellence for an eye-opening webinar that will transform the way you think about digital defence in the financial industry.
Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to the procedural fairness of sections of the FSR Act
It was argued that the Act does not require the FSCA to invite submissions before deciding whether a person has contravened a financial sector law.
DAY 2 LIVE from the 2023 FPI Professional’s Convention
The second and final day (15 November) of the 2023 FPI Professional’s Convention just got underway at the Sandton Convention Centre and online.
Fund members must understand the implications of annuity choices, says FAIS Ombud
The restrictions on accessing funds within a life annuity should be made clear.
Penalties loom for non-compliance with OPFA information requests
OPFA 2022-2023 Annual Report annual report highlights key determinations in pension administration law.
Become an effective manager: webinar on tackling poor workplace performance
Moonstone Compliance’s free webinar will provide you with the skills to investigate and manage poor performance.
