Proposed regulations ‘will severely hamper’ security firms’ ability to operate
Critics say the rules on firearm use and ammunition limits will make it difficult to protect lives and property effectively.
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Tribunal sets aside debarment, citing inadequate notification
The FSP used an email address it obtained from a credit bureau, but the rep denied this address belonged to her.
Updated lists of qualifications for FSPs and representatives released
The FSCA’s latest Notice of the recognised qualifications replaces previous notices from 2021 and 2023.
FIC maps the money laundering, terror financing risks facing SA’s crypto sector
The report outlines the CASP sector’s vulnerabilities and provides guidance on how enhanced compliance and improved risk management can help to safeguard the industry.
Private credit’s rise: South Africa’s growing role in a $3 trillion market
Industry leaders at the SAVCA Private Equity Conference unpacked the evolution of private credit, its opportunities, and South Africa’s place in global markets.
FSCA probes complaint processes amid surprisingly low filing rates
A survey shows that only 8% of consumers lodged complaints with financial institutions between 2021 and 2023. Does this figure reflect genuine satisfaction or signal barriers in the complaint process?
Life insurers pay a record R639 billion in 2024
Sales of recurring-premium savings policies continued to improve, while lapses of risk policies declined.
Major setback for medical schemes in legal battle over low-cost options
The Board of Healthcare Funders says it will appeal after the High Court dismissed its application on procedural and substantive grounds.
Misclassified vehicle use – a reminder to provide adequate advice
An FSP failed to ensure that a client was made aware of the implications of modifying his policy, resulting in an insurance claim denial.
SARS’s enhanced compliance efforts add R301.5bn to revenue
The South African Revenue Service outperformed its revised estimates for 2024/25, buoyed by strong personal income tax, VAT, and company income tax collections.
CMS extends exemption for primary healthcare policies
Insurers are allowed to offer primary healthcare policies for an additional two years pending the finalisation of a framework for low-cost benefit options.
Health practitioners outline constitutional challenge to NHI Act
The SA Medical Association is particularly concerned about the Act’s impact on overburdened healthcare professionals, as well as patients’ ability to access treatment.
Medical schemes push ahead with case over Covid test pricing
The Competition Tribunal has dismissed key objections from major pathology laboratories, moving the medical schemes closer to having their damages claim heard in the High Court.
FIC seeks further input on guidance for money or value transfer service providers
The Financial Intelligence Centre has refined its draft PCC, addressing industry feedback on payment system operators, open- and closed-loop cards, and third-party payment services.
Reporting Directive for cross-border transactions issued
Directive 3A and PCC 50A set clear guidelines for accountable institutions on reporting international funds transfers and handling reporting failures.
Increase in penalty for late insurance returns
The FSCA has raised the maximum daily penalty for late submissions under insurance legislation by 4.39%.
SA leads in anti-money laundering in the real estate sector
The OREO Index, developed by leading anti-corruption experts, assesses the robustness of real estate data and anti-money laundering laws.
