During 2018, the Short-term Ombud (OSTI) finalised a total of 9 474 formal complaints with 48% of these related to motor vehicle insurance. The majority of these complaints considered by OSTI, at 74%, were […]
The Council for Medical Schemes will be hosting an advanced training programme for accredited healthcare brokers in the KZN province on 29 August 2019. The cost for the one-day workshop is R1 500 and will cover […]
The Council for Medical Schemes will be hosting an advanced training programme for accredited healthcare brokers in the KZN province on 29 August 2019. The cost for the one-day workshop is R1 500 and will cover […]
Maria Konnikova, bestselling author and member of PokerStars Team Pro, recently inspired delegates at the Allan Gray Investment Summit 2019, to make better investment decisions by looking at the metaphor of poker. As […]
Maria Konnikova, bestselling author and member of PokerStars Team Pro, recently inspired delegates at the Allan Gray Investment Summit 2019, to make better investment decisions by looking at the metaphor of poker. As […]
In a recent media statement the Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, welcomed the current debate on the introduction of National Health insurance (NHI). “We will be noting all the views and comments made by […]
In a recent media statement the Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, welcomed the current debate on the introduction of National Health insurance (NHI). “We will be noting all the views and comments made by […]
In spite of South Africa’s progressive Constitutional and legislative framework, gender equality in South Africa remains elusive. The most extreme manifestation of this inequality is evidenced in the high levels of gender-based violence […]
“The bank can be held liable in instances where it is clear that no spousal consent was obtained, but not to such an extent that a complainant is unjustifiably enriched at the expense […]
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within a 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May. One of the most important aspects […]
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within a 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May. One of the most important aspects […]
We are all aware that the FAIS Ombud is responsible for promoting consumer protection and fostering the integrity of the financial services industry by resolving complaints in a manner that is impartial, expeditious, […]
South African women are struggling to make ends meet, with 81% of them running out of money before the end of the month (vs. 72% of males). This despite the fact that women […]
“Short Term Insurance complaints remain the highest number of complaints received by this Office”. This is the view of Marc Alves of the FAIS Ombud’s office. In a recent FAIS Ombud newsletter he […]
One of today’s media tweets read: “The day we have all been waiting for is finally here, the NHI bill is being introduced in Parliament today” – Mkhize #NHI South Africa’s National Health […]
In a recent media release, the Office of the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) highlights some of the things consumers do which might result in the insurer cancelling cover or refusing to pay […]
Parties that are aggrieved by decisions of the Pension Funds Adjudicator may lodge appeals with the Financial Services Tribunal. The Financial Sector Regulation Act, 9 of 2017 (“FSR Act”) considers the Pension Funds […]
