Enforceable undertakings – the new order?
A FSCA media release on 15 October 2020 contained details of the withdrawal of an FSP licence, the debarment of the sole director, key individual and representative for 10 years as well as […]
Compliance and Legislation
Legal precedent set as Odendaal’s assets forfeited in Steinhoff fraud battle
The SARB has forfeited to the state cash totalling R42m from Berdine Odendaal’s bank accounts, as well as her R18m property in Paarl’s Val de Vie estate.
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Tribunal overturns FAIS Ombud summary dismissal of complaint
The summary dismissal of a complaint by the FAIS Ombud was overturned by the Financial Sector Tribunal in a decision published on 30 April 2021. The complaint was dismissed by the Ombud in […]
Advertising regulations much stricter
“One of SA’s big five banks has been censured for practising “deception” in advertising for its rewards programme,” according to an article in the Sunday Times. The bank’s scheme offered “up to R5 […]
Regulating cryptocurrencies is a necessary next step
Four months after he disappeared, the estate of missing Mirror Trading International (MTI) CEO Johann Steynberg has been provisionally sequestrated. MTI was placed in provisional liquidation in December last year when investors tried […]
Regulating cryptocurrencies is a necessary next step
Four months after he disappeared, the estate of missing Mirror Trading International (MTI) CEO Johann Steynberg has been provisionally sequestrated. MTI was placed in provisional liquidation in December last year when investors tried […]
Final opportunity to complete Directive to provide information (DPI) for 2021
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is re-issuing the Directive to Provide Information 2021 (DPI) for completion and submission between 1 May 2021 and 31 May 2021. According to the FSCA, this is […]
Healthcare Broker Accreditation – CMS provides clarity about qualification requirements
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (Authority) has recently received numerous queries and complaints from compliance officers, FSPs and medical scheme brokers indicating that the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) refused to renew the […]
FSCA and Sanlam enter into enforceable undertaking
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has taken regulatory action against Sanlam Collective Investments (RF) (Pty) Ltd. This follows the findings of the FSCA’s investigation into Sanlam and its administered fund, the Tresor […]
FSCA and Sanlam enter into enforceable undertaking
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has taken regulatory action against Sanlam Collective Investments (RF) (Pty) Ltd. This follows the findings of the FSCA’s investigation into Sanlam and its administered fund, the Tresor […]
CPD deadline approaching – Reminder: Moonstone newsletters approved for CPD hours
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within an annual 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May of a specific […]
CPD deadline approaching – Reminder: Moonstone newsletters approved for CPD hours
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within an annual 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May of a specific […]
FIC reporting failure guidelines issued
The Financial Intelligence Centre (the Centre) has issued Public Compliance Communication 50 (PCC 50), which provides guidance and clarity on the measures a reporter must take to mitigate the loss of intelligence data […]
FIC reporting failure guidelines issued
The Financial Intelligence Centre (the Centre) has issued Public Compliance Communication 50 (PCC 50), which provides guidance and clarity on the measures a reporter must take to mitigate the loss of intelligence data […]
POPIA 101 – What are the most important aspects that will affect you?
All businesses with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI), which comes into effect on 1 July 2021. According to Wendy Tembedza of […]
FIC guidance on risks related to geographical areas
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued Public Compliance Communication 49 (PCC 49) that provides guidance on certain money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) risk considerations and provides suggested […]
FIC guidance on risks related to geographical areas
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued Public Compliance Communication 49 (PCC 49) that provides guidance on certain money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) risk considerations and provides suggested […]
