FPI hits 5 000 CFP® professionals, CEO calls for broader client base
The increase in certified professionals reflects both a growing recognition of the value of financial planners and a shift towards more inclusive, client-focused financial advice.
Author: Nettalie Viljoen
Treasury asks First National Bank to assist Ithala’s SASSA customers
Treasury and SASSA respond to an allegation that Ithala’s client database was ‘unlawfully’ transferred to FNB.
Ithala hits back: sharp criticism of Reserve Bank’s liquidation move
Ithala accuses the appointed repayment administrator of overstepping his authority, while the Prudential Authority moves to liquidate the entity.
Scammers target Banxso investors with fake fund recovery schemes
Scammers are preying on Banxso investors, promising to recover lost funds for a fee, the FSCA warns.
Rising risks and rewards: the shift to asset-intensive reinsurance in the insurance sector
As insurers increasingly turn to alternative assets and cross-border reinsurance, industry experts highlight the growing complexities and risks.
Investigation: United African Stokvel’s promises were worthless
The stokvel misused a significant portion of the money it collected, while the remaining amounts were used to pay purported returns to some investors, says the Authority.
Rising demand for weight-loss drugs: balancing health, cost, and supply
The demand for GLP-1 medications as a weight-loss solution raises critical questions about accessibility, affordability, and the long-term sustainability of their use for managing obesity and diabetes.
Global Insurance Capital Standard gets the nod
After years of meticulous development, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors is shifting its focus to the next big challenge: rolling out the Insurance Capital Standard on a global scale.
Rising medical inflation: how employers are adapting to soaring healthcare costs
Aon’s 2025 Global Medical Trend Rates Report points to a concerning widening gap between medical inflation and general inflation.
Repeat offender hit with R1m fine and 15-year debarment
Mareo Nel resumed unauthorised forex trading despite signing an enforceable undertaking in 2021.
Unpaid contributions: FSCA prepares to hold non-compliant employers accountable
With over R5.2 billion in unpaid retirement fund contributions and municipalities among the worst offenders, the FSCA is poised to gain expanded powers under the COFI Bill.
Banxso v FSCA over links to deepfake adverts
The Authority challenges Banxso’s claim that it is not connected to Immediate Matrix’s deepfake adverts.
FSCA refutes claim of Banxso licence reinstatement amid ongoing investigation
The liquidation application against Banxso claims that the number of clients deceived by the deepfake adverts is far greater than previously reported.
Pension Funds Act amendments spark uncertainty over divorce and maintenance deductions
There is a legal grey area over the calculation of pension interest in divorce settlements and whether funds may now be permitted to make deductions for future maintenance orders.
Is the FSCA preparing for auto-enrolment to expand retirement coverage?
After years of stalled progress, the FSCA’s recent comments suggest National Treasury may renew its push for auto-enrolment.
How the COFI Bill will affect the retirement industry
The ‘imminent’ COFI Bill will introduce the licensing of retirement funds (including public sector funds), stricter board member standards, and enhanced oversight of contributing employers.
When retirement dreams clash with reality: the case for early benefit counselling
Earlier counselling can help members to make more sustainable financial choices, allowing them to embrace retirement with less stress and greater financial integrity.
