SuraPure Update
The Financial Services Board published a warning against conducting business with a Mr Cornelius Petrus van der Merwe and Invest Daily Profit (IDP) who appears to be acting as a financial services provider, […]
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FIC Registration Turmoil
The alarm bells went off just after 8 am last Thursday as we started getting frantic calls from compliance officers about ORG Number notification emails sent to FSPs with instructions how to verify […]
Can I change my tenant’s locks?
“I’ve been leasing a small townhouse to a young tenant. Unfortunately, the tenant is terrible at paying his rent and offers excuse after excuse. I’m fed up with the situation and just want […]
Objective Product Recommendation and Advice
The FSB is still grappling to find an equitable solution to the ideal adviser categorisation model. It seems to have moved away from the original thinking which provided for three categories. In particular, […]
Regulating social media use by employees
“Recently one of my employees posted a number of defamatory comments via her various social media platforms regarding some of her colleagues. I have already addressed the matter with her individually, but would […]
Living or Guaranteed Annuity?
Patrick Cairns of Moneyweb recently published an article on this question which is particularly relevant in the current climate of expected interest rate increases. Q: I retired last year and invested my capital […]
Surveys show bleak picture
It should come as no surprise that executives of South African companies are less optimistic today, compared to a year ago. A recent survey by Mercantec reveals the CEOs in the financial services […]
A child’s voice in parents’ legal battle
It is often said “parents know best” – but when parents become embroiled in litigation against each other and children are involved, it can become very difficult for them to set their own […]
Rights of Homeowners Association
You bought property in a security estate managed by a Homeowners Association (HOA.) The property was expensive but in your mind an investment in your future. However, personal financial constraints have made you […]
Moonstone/Webber Wentzel Regulatory Update Workshops 2016
The following topics will be discussed in more detail: The impact of the Financial Sector Regulation Bill on your business The FSR (Twin Peaks) Bill will change your regulatory landscape and your Regulator. […]
Issues after the sale of a Brokerage
The issue of accountability for an omission was covered in a FAIS Ombud determination issued on 8 December 2015. It also provides insight into what happens in this regard after the sale of a business […]
Is there more to medical aid choices than just premium increases?
Another year, another premium increase to your medical aid plan for 2016! As households try to realign expenses to accommodate the above-inflation medical aid premium increases for 2016, many people are asking whether […]
Fixtures and fittings when selling property
This information is placed with the kind permission of Millers Attorneys. The issue of fixtures and fittings can be very contentious, primarily because there is no law that specifies what should be left […]
Financial Sector Regulation Bill Tabled
The Minister of Finance tabled the Financial Sector Regulation (FSR) Bill in Parliament on 27 October 2015, after taking into account comments received on the Bill published in December 2014. The Twin Peaks system of regulation […]
Beneficiaries on Life Policies
This article is made available with the kind permission of Van der Spuy and Partners. Jeremy is recently divorced and has just started dating again. This got him thinking about his future and […]
Social Security Reform Discussion Paper
A draft response document to comments received from stakeholders and members of the public on this year’s proposed taxation laws and tax administration laws amendment Bills was published on 15 October 2015 by National Treasury […]
Appeal Board Decision
It is not often that a determination by the FSB Appeal Board reveals some of the sad human realities of our society. The Appellant was debarred for two years for submitting false applications. […]
