FIA Intermediary Experience Awards: familiar faces shine
Long-standing winners such as Western National and Santam retained their titles, while iTOO re-emerged as the Underwriting Manager of the Year.
Industry News
Grim outlook for Classic’s creditors – shortfall exceeds R70 million
The second creditors’ meeting will be held on 3 September.
Another organisation says it won’t sign the Presidential Health Compact
The South African Health Professionals Collaboration says the document is biased towards solidifying support for NHI.
Celebrating excellence and resilience: FPI awards honour top financial planners
Rudolph Geldenhuys, a senior financial planner at WealthUp, is the Financial Planner of the Year for 2024.
Sygnia wins appeal over advert’s claims about RA fees
The independent modelling submitted by Sygnia made it clear that the claims in the advert are mathematically and factually accurate.
Organisations won’t sign Presidential Health Compact because it endorses NHI Act
Business Unity South Africa and the South African Medical Association are unhappy about references to NHI in the document.
Government seems to back away from prescribed assets
The FSCA says prescribed assets will compromise the fiduciary duty of retirement fund trustees.
Former FNB employee sentenced to prison for R6.4m fraud
The syndicate gained unauthorised access to two accounts belonging to a German national on multiple occasions.
‘Do not panic, look out for opportunities, but stick to your risk budget’
The US economy is giving off mixed signals, and the big question is whether it will slip into a recession or manage a soft landing.
Liberty asks for prison term for ‘threatening and derogatory’ email campaign
The man persisted with his abusive emails despite being found in contempt of court twice and being sentenced to a period of direct imprisonment.
Lara Warburton: from unplanned paths to financial planner of the year
The 2023 FPI Financial Planner of the Year reflects on her career and shares some advice for young professionals entering the industry.
Momentum’s NHI cost estimate is ‘mathematical hooliganism’, says Health Minister
Aaron Motsoaledi wants to engage with with stakeholders who are in favour of universal health coverage but have objections to the NHI Act.
Two-pot retirement system – don’t be the weakest link
As the two-pot retirement system goes live on 1 September, intermediaries must prepare to guide clients through the new structure.
Sasfin fined R160m for ‘non-compliance’ by discontinued forex business
The bank also faces a R4.9bn claim arising from SARS’s alleged inability to collect taxes and penalties from former foreign exchange clients.
Why younger drivers choose higher car insurance excesses
Understanding how an excess works can help to strike a balance between minimising risks and saving on premiums.
Navigating insurance policies: how brokers can help prevent claim rejections
Tarina Vlok, MD of Elite Risk Acceptances, explains the importance of educating policyholders about their insurance coverage and exclusions.
Why retirement fund trustees should pay attention to the newly signed Companies Amendment Bills
The Companies Amendment Bills impose crucial changes to remuneration disclosure and shareholder approval that trustees must integrate into their governance practices.
