News of the imminent release of low cover medical schemes could well return the focus to the unnecessary intervention in something that works very well. Background The First Draft Demarcation Regulations, released in […]
Investing abroad can be complex for South Africans. Though exchange controls were relaxed over the past few years, for the most part investing overseas requires investors to have deep pockets and a crystal […]
Since the introduction of Prescribed Medical Benefits (PMBs) in 2004, definitions, inclusions, cost and reviews, have raised concerns. PMBs were well intentioned – make sure members have cover for emergencies and big events. […]
The introduction of tax-free savings accounts on 1 March this year was a positive step from National Treasury. Effectively the government has put its money where its mouth is with regards to encouraging […]
MoneyMarketing recently reported that 50 members of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) agreed to assist the FSB with the assessment of the feedback received on the proposals contained in the Retail […]
In the previous article we discussed the importance of following due process in deciding whether a representative should be debarred. Here we share the views of Advocate Matome Thulare, Head of the Enforcement […]
“To debar or not to debar”, that is the title of a very informative article written by Advocate Matome Thulare, Head of Enforcement at the FSB. In view of the interest articles on […]
After much debate, consensus was finally reached on how advisers on life risk business in Australia will be remunerated in future. The ifa online newsletter states: The agreed policy will consist of a […]
A recent High Court judgment warns that ignoring the prescriptions of the Promotion of Access to Information Act can have serious implications for those who take it lightly. Walkers Incorporated of Cape Town […]
Earlier this month Morningstar released its 2015 Global Fund Investor Experience report. The study rates the collective investment scheme (CIS) industries in 25 countries based on how customer friendly they are. Morningstar gave […]
A study, conducted amongst independent financial advisers by Insight Discovery, could not have come at a better time, given the current review of retail distribution in South Africa. One of the areas currently […]
RDR Implications This is the final article based on a presentation on the Retail Distribution Review by the FSB at the Discovery Financial Planning Summit on 19 May 2015. Implications for financial advisers We will […]
The intricacies and confusion around the debarment process were yet again highlighted in a recent case in the Appeal Court. Background A representative of a major life office resigned on 31 May 2012 and took […]
At the Discovery Financial Planning Summit, held on 19 May 2015, Mr Jonathan Dixon of the FSB discussed feedback received from the industry on remuneration proposals in the Retail Distribution Review. Investment product remuneration While […]
At the Discovery Financial Planning Summit, held on 19 May 2015, Mr Jonathan Dixon of the FSB shared his views on some of the feedback received from the industry on the Retail Distribution Review proposals. […]
by Patrick Cairns The latest Sanlam BENCHMARK Survey, which takes stock of the behaviour of members of South African pension funds, is full of scary statistics. What is perhaps even scarier is that […]
There appears to be a perception in some circles that a financial adviser sits in his plush office, while clients queue up outside, waiting for their turn to make use of his invaluable […]
