Loadshedding is not a joke in the workplace, CCMA rules
Employees who post messages on their employer’s social media groups must consider the impact on the employer and other employees.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Top employers benefit from bridging the hybrid work gap
Sanlam, Momentum Metropolitan, and Absa secured consecutive Top Employer certification for 2024 by excelling in HR practices and innovative initiatives, with a focus on employee well-being, diversity, digitisation, and flexible hybrid work models.
Cloete Murray was looking into Constantia Insurance – Business Day report
The insolvency specialist was fatally shot two days after filing an urgent application to initiate a section 417 inquiry, the publication says.
Selling SA at Davos: the challenge of attracting foreign direct investment
Reducing regulation, lowering the cost of doing business, and tapping into the infrastructure asset class can position SA to attract FDI, says Izak Odendaal.
‘Crowd-farming’ platform co-operating with FSCA over licensing concerns
Livestock Wealth says it was under the impression, based on correspondence with the Authority, that it did not need a licence to sell agricultural assets.
First wave of crypto asset service provider licences nears approval
The FSCA also confirms that one FSP licence has been provisionally suspended as part of its investigation into advisers who may have referred clients to BHI Trust.
Top ACFP student is proud to obtain a qualification from MBSE
Wealth portfolio administrator Susan du Toit says Moonstone’s reputation for integrity and professionalism stands out.
Is your Fit and Proper status future-proof?
Have you completed unit standards or credit-bearing programmes towards the FETC: Short-term Insurance or the FETC: Wealth Management?
What you should know about the FAIS competence requirements
The first in a series of articles that explains the competence requirements for people who want to enter the financial services industry.
South Africa faces economic headwinds as Fitch rating reflects concerns
Fitch’s recent affirmation of the country’s BB- rating underscores concerns about weak GDP growth, power shortages, faltering logistics, and a rising government debt-to-GDP ratio.
Family members in court for alleged multimillion-rand Ponzi scheme
The trio linked to Coin-It Trading were charged with fraud, contravening the FAIS Act and the Banks Act, and with money laundering.
Three FSPs’ licences, branding abused in social media investment scam
The FSCA is also investigating a company that may be selling guarantee insurance without authorisation.
Cap on healthcare broker fees increases by 5%
The new limit applies to contributions received from 1 January.
Surging specialists’ fees drive sharp increase in gap insurance claim values
A comprehensive option is no guarantee that your medical scheme will pay in full your bills for in-hospital treatment, says Sirago Underwriting Managers.
New implementation date for National Financial Ombud
The Ombud Council also provides an update on the status of the new FAIS Ombud rules.
Financial services entities recognised for exceptional HR practices
They are among the 138 South African employers to earn the accreditation of ‘top employer’.
Insurance brokers ordered to pay R300 000 after failing to disclose crucial policy requirement
Insurance brokers are much more than ‘a mere conduit or post-box’, as per the General Code of Conduct, their duties and responsibilities extend far beyond that, the FAIS Ombud says.
