A view from the CEO of Discovery Health
The National Health Insurance Bill and the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill – A view from the CEO of Discovery Health The Department of Health issued the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill and the […]
Compliance and Legislation
Ombudsman ruling – Dread disease claim paid for the second time
Although a dread disease claim under a group risk policy was declined as the claim for the same condition was paid by a previous underwriter, the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance recently ordered Alexander […]
Exemption of services under supervision – part 2
Exemption of services under supervision – Differences between 2008 Exemption and the Draft Exemption (part 2) The FSCA’s discussion on the substance of the Draft Exemption is structured to highlight the significant differences […]
Exemption of services under supervision – part 1
Exemption of services under supervision – Differences between 2008 Exemption and the Draft Exemption The FSCA released the “Consultation Paper: Exemption on services under supervision” last week and mentioned that it is necessary […]
Exemption of Services under Supervision Consultation Paper released
The FSCA has released the Exemption on Services under Supervision Consultation Paper. The Consultation Paper relates to the FSCA’s proposed withdrawal of the Notice on the Exemption of Services under Supervision in terms […]
Levies on financial institutions – published by the FSCA
The FSCA has published the 2018 levy notice. Category I or IV FSP (a) A base amount of R3 373; and (2017: R3 182) (b) KI/Rep x R538 (2017: R508) Category I or IV […]
The latest FSCA FAIS notices
The FSCA as release the following FAIS Notices: FAIS notice 32 of 2018 – Compliance report for Category I with a CO ● Reporting date: Still 31 May 2018 ● Submission deadline: 15 […]
FICA Update June 2018
If there was ever any doubt about just how serious the world is about money laundering and related crimes, this was dispelled by the recent example of Australia’s Commonwealth Bank agreeing to a […]
New Draft Conduct of Business Report
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (Authority) intends to replace the current compliance reports with the proposed Conduct of Business Report (COBR) that was published for public comment on the official web site of […]
Regulatory Focus on FICA
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has just published a general communication to Accountable Institutions (AIs) on its supervisory approach to implementation of the Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (FICA). […]
Supervision Department Feedback and Focus
At the March 2018 FSB FAIS Conference, Ms Felicity Mabaso reported back on the Supervision Department’s activities in 2017 and 2018, and provided insights into its plans for 2018/2019. FSB Theme Visits: 2017/2018 […]
High Court sets aside Validation of Gross Income methods
On 16 March 2018, the High Court in Cape Town provided its favourable ruling on the matter brought by the retailers, Truworths Limited, Foschini Group Limited and Mr Price Group Limited (the “Applicants”) […]
Long-term Insurance Class of business Training
In terms of Board Notice 194 of 2017, class of business (CoB) training forms a compulsory part of the competence requirements for FSPs, Key Individuals and Representatives. Moonstone Business School of Excellence (MBSE) […]
Class of business – More about Short-term Insurance – Personal lines
In terms of Board Notice 194 of 2017, class of business (COB) training forms a compulsory part of the competence requirements for FSPs, Key Individuals and Representatives. The product categories that an FSP […]
Add Class of Business to your 2018 training calendar
Why is Class of Business an important 2018 training option for everyone and not only for learners who need to comply with the fit and proper requirements for financial services providers? Also add […]
Proposed Amendments to Policyholder Protection Rules
The FSB published proposed amendments to the Policyholder Protection Rules (“PPRs”) made under the Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 and the Short-term Insurance, 1998, respectively, for public comment. The proposed amendments form part of […]
Record Keeping Relief?
Some product providers have created facilities for advisers to upload documents on-line. This is then stored in a secure environment by the provider. John, a Moonstone Protector client recently raised an interesting compliance […]
