SCA rules on an arbitrator’s powers in disputes over arrear maintenance
The appellant contended that the arbitration clause in the settlement agreement conflicted with section 2(a) of the Arbitration Act.
Compliance and Legislation
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.
SCA rules on composition of Financial Services Tribunal panels
Litigation between Trustco and the JSE over the group’s financial statements.
Third opportunity to comment on revised RMCP guidelines
Draft Guidance Note 7A provides further guidance to accountable institutions about their Risk Management and Compliance Programme obligations.
SCA clarifies when an insurance policy is a joint one
The appeal court also confirms the principles relating to the link between a notifiable disease and causation in respect of business interruption policies.
Second round of consultations on beneficial ownership guidance
The Financial Intelligence Centre has published its responses to the comments it received during the first round of consultations.
SCA overturns precedent-setting cyber-crime judgment
The High Court’s judgment opened the door to unlimited claims against businesses whose clients suffered losses because of email interception.
Who does and does not have to submit a tax return in 2024
Pay attention to the conditions that must be met to be exempt from filing a return.
Doing clients ‘a good turn’ doesn’t deserve debarment, rep tells Tribunal
Dismissed adviser says she helped her clients pay their premiums so they could keep their life cover while experiencing temporary financial challenges.
Individual auditors can be fined up to R10m for improper conduct
The Minister of Finance has re-issued the Notice setting out the maximum fines, after inserting the omissions.
Here are the filing deadlines for the 2024 tax season
Auto-assessment notices will be sent out from 1 July, SARS says.
Constitutional Court to rule on remission of interest post-VDP agreement
The decision could set a precedent for taxpayers seeking relief from interest after reaching a Voluntary Disclosure Programme agreement with SARS.
Final countdown for administrators and employers to prepare for the two-pot system
Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits provides a checkist of what employers should be doing before 1 September.
Only days left to book for Moonstone’s webinar on restraint of trade agreements
How to use restraint of trade and confidentiality agreements to protect your business’s proprietary interests and competitive edge.
Members can expect payment delays when making withdrawals from the savings pot
The allocations to the savings component can happen only from 1 September onwards, says Old Mutual.
Health insurance benefit increases for 2024 published
The annual benefit escalations for policies that fall under the Demarcation Regulations.
SCA judgment has implications for directors, companies, and D&O insurers
The decision confirms that directors are generally not liable to the company’s creditors unless there is an abuse of the corporate structure.
