FSCA clears the way for CIS managers to establish retail feeder hedge funds
The 75% investment limit in Board Notice 52 inadvertently excluded the establishment of retail feeder hedge funds as a portfolio style.
Compliance and Legislation
Acknowledgment of debt, even indirectly, halts prescription
The High Court confirms that an acknowledgment of debt, even if not directly made to the creditor, interrupts the time limit for legal action.
Another amendment coming to curb tax avoidance when making an interest-free loan to a non-resident trust
The context to Treasury’s concern is where the arm’s length interest rate is lower than the official rate of interest.
An update on beneficial ownership registration filings
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr unpacks the requirements provided by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission in Customer Notice 5 of 2024.
FIC to host another free webinar on how to complete risk and compliance returns
The relevant accountable institutions must submit the RCRs to avoid additional scrutiny or administrative sanctions.
FIC webinars on reporting unusual and suspicious transactions
There is a webinar for legal practitioners, trust and company service providers, estate agents, and high-value goods dealers.
Budget 2024: bad news for personal income taxpayers
Here are the government’s proposals for PIT, the medical tax credits, the fuel levies, and the duties on alcohol and tobacco.
Government to withdraw R150bn from SARB’s gold and forex account to get a handle on debt
A proposed reform will see half the account’s R500bn distributed to a SARB contingency reserve (R100bn) and to Treasury (R150bn).
Multinationals will be subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15%
SARS will apply a top-up tax on profits reported by qualifying South African multinationals operating in other countries with effective tax rates below 15%.
Treasury anticipates tax windfall from two-pot retirement system
Many fund members are likely to withdraw the seed capital from their savings component.
Whatever happened to … NHI?
The Minister of Finance says the R1.4 billion allocation demonstrates the government’s commitment to National Health Insurance.
Whatever happened to … a basic income grant?
Changes are afoot to the qualifying criteria for the Social Relief of Distress grant, for which provisional expenditure has been allocated to 2027.
Financial services provider slapped with R400 000 fine for FICA violations
Implementing – not merely creating – a Risk Management and Compliance Programme is crucial to ensure compliance with the Act.
No-cost webinar on managing ill health and sick leave in the workplace
Moonstone Compliance will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and approach individuals who are incapacitated.
What qualifies as an FSCA decision that can be reconsidered by the Tribunal?
The Authority’s findings in respect of an investigation have no legal consequences, the FST says.
Tax-smart giving: support education with section 18A amid funding challenges
Danielle Luwes, tax director at Hobbs Sinclair Advisory, provides clarity on the process and benefits of section 18A donations.
Companies must submit proof of their registered address
This is in terms of a notice published by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
