Compliance Considerations
Today, farming is possibly the only industry with a sharper rise in input costs than that of the independent financial advisor. For quite a while now, this important sector of the financial services […]
SARS responds to reports of hackers accessing practitioners’ eFiling profiles, removing clients, and changing banking details.
Read moreToday, farming is possibly the only industry with a sharper rise in input costs than that of the independent financial advisor. For quite a while now, this important sector of the financial services […]
A recent survey by CoreData research tested the current state of readiness and awareness of advisors concerning the proposed replacement of commission with a fee structure. The data in this study was gathered […]
The information below was copied from FAIS Circular 5. The Compliance Reports for 2013 were published on 29 May 2013 in the Government Gazette as the following Board Notices: 105 of 2013 Category […]
The most recent determination by the FAIS Ombud concerns the placing of a client’s investment in the ill-fated Blue Zone scheme. Reading it provides one with insight into the practical application of the […]
Although speculation abounds as to what surprises Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may spring on the economy in his annual National Budget Speech taking place on 27 February 2013, the real focus for tax […]
A Hayibo.com story With just 9 shopping days left before the world ends in accordance with an ancient Mayan calendar, many holidaymakers are leaving Gauteng early to beat the pre-apocalypse rush to Cape […]
Was it coincidence? I was working on this article on Tuesday, and on Wednesday saw an article in Sake24 entitled: Finansiële waghond ‘aan die slaap’. According to this report, the members of parliament […]
As reported recently, the Insurance sector SETA are making 1 000 vouchers available to candidates who want to acquire a recognised “full qualification”. This offer is open to all small enterprises, employing up […]
Last week, we commented on the fact that there are only 2 492 sole proprietors in the industry, based on the latest FSB statistics. One reader, speaking from personal experience, wrote as follows: […]
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The announcement of Heyneke Meyer’s support structure raised quite few eyebrows, including that of Bulls supporters. To add fuel to the fire, there is speculation that Victor Matfield may be recalled to the […]
Compliance report workshop for category I FSPs without a compliance officer. Compliance Reports for these FSPs cover the period 1 January 2011 until 31 December 2011 and need to be submitted ELECTRONICALLY to […]