VAT hike | Guidance for businesses on supply rules and timing
How the general and specific time-of-supply rules will determine whether transactions fall under the existing 15% VAT rate or the increased rate.
Compliance and Legislation
Life insurer debars rep who ‘went off-script’ during sales call
The agent repeatedly deviated from the approved product script. Previous warnings and documented missteps played a key role in the decision.
Debarment set aside as Tribunal distinguishes negligence from dishonesty
The case highlights that debarment is reserved for instances of clear, intentional breaches of integrity, not mere negligence.
New earnings threshold on 1 April – what this means for employees
If you earn above the threshold, certain provisions of three pieces of labour legislation no longer automatically apply.
FIC accepting RMCPs after the 12 March deadline
But institutions that file their RMCPs after the deadline are regarded as non-compliant and may be sanctioned.
Turning regulatory training into an opportunity
Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s regulatory short courses are among MBSE’s most popular offerings for FSPs looking to meet their CPD requirements.
FSP loses bid to halt investigation and lift licence suspension
The FSCA’s decision to investigate Anova Wealth and suspend its licence remains in effect after the Tribunal declined the FSP’s applications for reconsideration.
Crucial deadline for accountable institutions supervised by the FIC
They must submit a copy of their RMCP to the Financial Intelligence Centre by 12 March.
Stay compliant and competitive: join our direct marketing webinar
The latest Guidance Note on Direct Marketing has clarified key rules that could impact your business. Join Moonstone Compliance’s expert-led webinar to ensure your marketing strategy is both effective and lawful.
Tribunal upholds FSCA’s sanctions for unauthorised advice
FSPs must ensure their representatives operate strictly within their authorised product categories and according to the client’s mandate.
What if your client’s beneficial owner is in a sanctioned jurisdiction?
Clients with UBOs in sanctioned areas face enhanced risk, potentially triggering relationship termination and strict regulatory measures.
Netcare lawsuit: private investigator’s evidence admissible under POPIA
The High Court rules that surveillance evidence is lawful under POPIA when it serves the defence of a legal right. The ruling allows Netcare to use the evidence in its defence against a multimillion-rand lawsuit.
SARS’s tax collection powers strengthened – will enforcement get tougher?
Taxpayers may struggle to challenge SARS’s authority to repatriate foreign assets after a High Court ruling upheld its powers, potentially paving the way for more assertive tax enforcement.
Burial society ordered to pay after failing to inform policyholder of premium hike
The FAIS Ombud found that Luvuyo Burial and Consulting failed to comply with the Policyholder Protection Rules.
Landmark ruling by UK court in business interruption test case
South Africa’s courts have taken much guidance from the judgments emerging from the United Kingdom relating to Covid-19.
FST ruling reinforces need to follow due process in debarments
The Tribunal finds the FSP skipped critical steps, including notifying the representative and giving her an opportunity to respond.
FIC’s Guidance Note 7A raises the bar for compliance
The Guidance Note reflects significant amendments relating to an accountable institution’s RMCP.
