PSG Wealth and Private Client Holdings named as SA’s top wealth managers
The annual Krutham Top Private Banks and Wealth Managers survey can help potential clients establish which institution will best serve their needs.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Cybersecurity Joint Standard: commencement date confirmed
Joint Standard 2 of 2024 outlines the measures and best practices financial institutions must adopt to ensure robust cybersecurity.
FSCA Commissioner highlights balance between innovation and regulation
FSCA Commissioner Unathi Kamlana underscores the importance of balancing the costs and benefits of regulation to foster innovation and protect consumers.
FIC report on how accountable institutions can identify money mule activity
The Centre’s analysis found the extensive use of shell companies to host and conceal fraudulent funds.
Guidelines published on how to file arrear contribution reports
The FSCA says submissions have either not been in the prescribed format or contain incorrect information.
Why policyholders complained to the short-term ombudsman in 2023
‘Lack of maintenance or wear and tear’ gave rise to most of the disputes in several categories of insurance.
Short-term insurers with the most and the least complaints in 2023
The important statistic is the proportion of personal lines complaints relative to an insurer’s share of the total personal lines claims.
From struggles to success: how Kediemetse Lekhoana turned obstacles into achievements
Enrolled in MBSE’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning, the mother of two refused to accept defeat and persevered until she obtained the qualification.
FSCA sets out how benefit transfers must be effected during transition to two pots
The Authority also publishes the proposed changes to the section 14 application forms for public consultation.
FSP alleges rep not financially sound because he missed car repayments
The Financial Services Tribunal overturns the debarment because of insufficient evidence of misconduct and lack of financial soundness.
No annual premium increases on our new life product, says Capitec
The bank promises a quick and easy application process and no 30-page documents containing complex jargon.
Steinhoff’s former chief financial officer appears in court
The retailer’s former head of legal, Stephanus Grobler, appeared in the dock with Ben la Grange.
Insurers push for trackers as theft of high-end vehicles surges
According to the latest SAPS crime statistics, there were 5 973 carjackings in the fourth quarter of 2023.
SA-born trader gets probation and $1m fine for manipulating exchange rate
The sentence was influenced by the judge’s view that Morgan Stanley was familiar with the risks of the unregulated foreign exchange spot market.
Ransomware attack at National Health Laboratory Service
The automated digital system for sending laboratory reports to clinicians was disabled.
Constitutional Court’s ruling in tax dispute a relief for SA multinationals
Coronation withdraws cautionary to shareholders following victory in litigation with SARS over the foreign business establishment tax exemption.
Investigation calls into question the narratives used to support NHI
BHF-commissioned study identifies 11 assertions made about private healthcare and medical schemes that lack foundation.
