Santam goes global: Lloyd’s approves Syndicate 1918 launch
South Africa’s leading short-term insurer is set to underwrite international property, marine, cyber, and more from January 2026.
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Dead on arrival: Court strikes claim issued after borrower’s death
The High Court strikes FirstRand’s repossession action after finding the defendant died months before summons was issued.
Calls grow for full audit trails in eFiling profile hijackings
Tax practitioners argue that the apparent targeting of refund-eligible profiles points to either insider access or critical control failures.
Court raises bar for repudiation based on misrepresentation or non-compliance
Non-life insurers may repudiate claims for alleged misrepresentation or regulatory breaches only when they can produce clear, consistent, and reliable evidence.
Letsoalo stand-off: SCOPA vs RAF’s former CEO
Parliament’s announcement that SCOPA will seek the Speaker’s approval to lay criminal charges against former Collins Letsoalo leaves South Africans waiting to see what will happen next.
Why I turned bullish on Bitcoin and bombed-out AI hyperscalers
Ryk de Klerk links Bitcoin’s slump and hyperscalers’ pain to a jump in Big Tech bond spreads, arguing the market has priced in heavy capex and financing needs.
Alternative stock exchange resolves ‘opt out’ listings dispute with FSCA
A2X says it will pay the fine, adding the vast majority of the affected companies have elected to retain their secondary listings.
Tracking failures could void theft cover as year-end vehicle crime rises
Discovery Insure warns that inactive or faulty tracking devices may leave motorists without hijacking or theft protection.
Trust, not tech, will decide Africa’s digital-asset future
Research across five countries finds consumers prefer banks over crypto platforms, citing security, regulation, and protection from scams.
New HPCSA rules put patients’ voices first in life-and-death decisions
Updated ethical guidelines give South Africans clearer control over end-of-life choices and tighten safeguards around the use of AI in healthcare.
Treasury pushes back against increasing taxes on higher-income earners
Deputy DG Christopher Axelson tells Parliament Treasury will prioritise improved revenue collection and closing loopholes rather than further rate increases.
FSCA and PA publish comprehensive study into AI use in financial sector
The regulators will issue a discussion paper to clarify governance, disclosure, and consumer-protection expectations.
Second-highest quarterly CIS inflows on record in Q3
For the first time since 2020, a meaningful share of the quarterly inflows came from new capital rather than reinvested income.
SARB adds crypto and stablecoins to new financial-stability risk category
Top domestic Bitcoin wallets moved nearly R63bn offshore since 2019, spurring the SARB and Treasury to develop a cross-border crypto transaction framework.
Ombud clears up big misconception about claims rejected for drunk driving
Insurers may reject claims where corroborating evidence places a driver at a pub, shows alcohol purchases, or records behaviour consistent with intoxication.
Treasury proposes 20% national online gambling tax to curb harm
The measure is expected to generate over R10bn, but Treasury says its primary aim is to deter harmful gambling behaviour.
How advisers can prevent ‘fight or flight’ from destroying returns
Morningstar’s Investment Outlook for 2026 highlights trends in the US and domestic equity markets that it believes advisers and investors should watch.
