Moonstone Compliance takes the stress out of FSP licensing
Providers believe they can go it alone, only to be overwhelmed by the FSCA’s requirements. Moonstone Compliance provides tailored, expert guidance from start to finish.
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Actuaries forge new path for life and health insurers to quantify climate risk
The first Mortality and Morbidity Impact Assessment Framework guides insurers through a structured approach to evaluate long-term climate-driven health risks.
Letsoalo fights to keep RAF job as court weighs suspension battle
The suspended RAF CEO claims the board misled Parliament and the Minister of Transport as he seeks to overturn his suspension and block the search for his replacement.
Provisional tax simplified: key deadlines and compliance strategies
Missing the provisional tax deadlines can lead to steep penalties and interest. This article outlines the key dates and payment rules to help you stay ahead.
Discovery marketing material ‘misleads’ by inviting multiple claims for each new dread disease
The policy’s limitations show there are circumstances in which a policyholder cannot claim for a dread disease related to a prior claim, the ARB says.
New do-it-yourself FICA compliance solution for accountable institutions
The FICA Toolkit is ideal for accountable institutions that have recently initiated their FICA compliance programmes or have relatively simple products and distribution channels.
Asisa responds to two-pots deadline of 1 March 2024
The legislation may not be finalised until October this year.
New earnings threshold impacts your rights as an employee
If you earn more, certain provisions of three pieces of labour legislation don’t automatically apply.
High Court rules on the inclusion of ‘on the road’ fees in credit agreements
National Credit Regulator wanted three vehicle finance houses to refund consumers OTR fees and interest charged since 2007.
FAIS Ombud told to reconsider complaint against Old Mutual for rejecting liability claim
Tribunal was ‘not afforded the courtesy’ of an explanation for the ombud’s failure to respond to questions from the deputy chairperson.
Insurance gap increases only slightly, but not for a good reason
SA’s 14.3 million income-earners have enough life and disability insurance to cover only 45% of their total insurance needs.
Crypto providers welcome FSCA supervision
They believe it will result in financial advisers including crypto assets in their investment recommendations to clients.
Was the tribunal’s decision on causal event penalties warranted?
In an article about a case in which the High Court in Johannesburg ordered the South African Special Risk Association to pay Blackspear, the judge noted that, despite the complexity of the relevant […]
Tax implications of property transactions involving non-residents
There are no restrictions on tax non-residents acquiring and selling immovable property in South Africa. However, buyers and sellers should be aware of the tax requirements when property is sold to non-residents. In […]
OM declines claim on grounds of non-disclosure
“Husband’s moles cost widow R2m,” screamed the headline. The article, which appeared in Rapport on 5 June, sketched the background to yet another claim refuted on grounds of non-disclosure. Background The client was […]
‘Pressures on core inflation are building’
BNP Paribas says the pressures on core inflation are building, which could force the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) to step up the pace of repo rate hikes from next month. Meanwhile, Anchor […]
Key take-outs from the Consulta Life Insurance survey 2020
Why is this survey so important? The conclusionary note in the media release reads as follows: The SA-csi for Life Insurance is the most comprehensive survey of customer satisfaction, and is a causal […]
