Share buybacks have a place, but taxpayers should tread carefully
The South African Revenue Service has introduced measures to prevent abuse in share buyback arrangements.
Compliance and Legislation
Rep’s version of accessing client’s account ‘doesn’t ring true’, says Tribunal
The FST questions why he would take a call on his private cellphone from a friend of a friend and access confidential information without authority.
S&P Global in SA contravened requirements to disclose withdrawal of a credit rating
The contravention came to light during an on-site inspection by the FSCA.
Any parent is entitled to four months’ parental leave, rules High Court
The Court declared sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Unemployment Insurance Fund Act unconstitutional for unfairly discriminating against mothers and fathers, and surrogate and adopting parents when it comes to ‘maternity leave’.
National Treasury proposes more changes to the two-pot retirement system
Delaying the implementation date and raising the seeding cap are among the announcements and clarifications.
What consumers should know about vehicle repossessions
The Ombudsman for Banking Services sets out the legal position regarding prescription, repossession, and a voluntary surrender.
FSCA to verify information about the significant owners of FSPs, CIS managers
The fingerprints of affected individuals may be taken to check information such as their qualifications and criminal records.
FIC issues guide on the definition of a ‘legal practitioner’
Public Compliance Communication 47A also provides examples of money laundering and terrorist financing risk indicators for legal practitioners.
Pension Funds Adjudicator proposes 35% increase in levy for 2024/25
The Minister of Finance will have to submit the increase to Parliament for approval because it exceeds the Consumer Price Index.
The lowdown on living annuity income payments to foreign bank accounts
Whether living annuity income can be paid into your foreign bank account will depend on your tax residency, the Sarb and Sars requirements, and your insurer’s processing procedures.
Discovery wins in dispute with RAF over medical scheme members’ claims
Constitutional Court refuses to grant the Fund leave to appeal against a judgment declaring its directive unlawful.
Claim for interim maintenance of R128 298 a month is excessive, says judge
The High Court also rejects a wife’s claim for R300 000 to pay for renovations and furniture, saying Rule 43 does not provide for lump-sum payments.
FIC publishes new guide on how to register with the Centre
Public Compliance Communication 5D updates the content of PCC 5C to take account of the changes to Schedules 1 and 3 to FICA.
Landmark judgment to ensure fairer outcomes in divorce cases
The Constitutional Court’s ruling allows for the possibility of asset redistribution despite the content of a signed antenuptial contract.
Last chance to register for our FICA compliance webinar
The free webinar will equip accountable institutions to follow a risk-based approach, as required by the Financial Intelligence Centre.
Husband faces imprisonment if he doesn’t comply with interim maintenance order
The High Court finds him in contempt for not paying maintenance to his wife, who suffers from chronic medical conditions, and his children.
FSCA fines funeral insurance business for operating without a licence
The sanctions follow an investigation which found that the entity was not authorised and its clients were not underwritten.
