A recent Financial Services Tribunal case to reconsider the ruling of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers, once again highlighted important provisions of the Code of Conduct for Financial Services Providers. The Tribunal […]
Mercedes-Benz’s first battery powered electric vehicle (EV) will go on sale in South Africa in 2020. This will be the fourth EV to launch in South Africa. Although South Africa has a few […]
Mercedes-Benz’s first battery powered electric vehicle (EV) will go on sale in South Africa in 2020. This will be the fourth EV to launch in South Africa. Although South Africa has a few […]
As part of an assessment of the commitment to conduct standards in the sector, DB & Associates, a management consulting firm operating in South Africa and Australia, held over 100 meetings with the […]
As part of an assessment of the commitment to conduct standards in the sector, DB & Associates, a management consulting firm operating in South Africa and Australia, held over 100 meetings with the […]
“You must, at all times, take reasonable steps to safeguard the mobile device from loss, damage or theft” – policy wording that a client challenged when her cell phone claim was rejected by […]
“You must, at all times, take reasonable steps to safeguard the mobile device from loss, damage or theft” – policy wording that a client challenged when her cell phone claim was rejected by […]
Financial advisors are required to clear many hurdles when it comes to regulatory compliance. Those who choose to ignore the rules can find themselves at the wrong end of justice. In the financial […]
The findings of a hearing by the FSCA Tribunal in the Van Zyl case heard on 25 June 2019 should result in serious introspection by the office of the FAIS Ombud. Whilst not […]
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial National Credit Amendment Bill into law. In short, the legislation will provide debt relief for consumers who earn R7 500 per month or less and have […]
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial National Credit Amendment Bill into law. In short, the legislation will provide debt relief for consumers who earn R7 500 per month or less and have […]
Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act (PFA) requires that employers pay contributions for a particular month within seven days after month-end. It also stipulates that they provide member schedules in respect of […]
Section 13A of the Pension Funds Act (PFA) requires that employers pay contributions for a particular month within seven days after month-end. It also stipulates that they provide member schedules in respect of […]
On Thursday, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize released the much-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) bill in Pretoria. He said that it is expected to be fully functional in South Africa by 2026. The Health […]
Background of the Tribunal The Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 establishes the independent Financial Services Tribunal in terms of section 219 thereof. The Tribunal replaced the FSB Appeal Board and came […]
Background of the Tribunal The Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 establishes the independent Financial Services Tribunal in terms of section 219 thereof. The Tribunal replaced the FSB Appeal Board and came […]
The FSCA has just released the FSRA Exemption Notice 1 of 2019 (LTIA). According to the notice an insurer that offers assistance policies, funeral policies or micro-insurance policies is exempted, in terms of […]
