The material change from a co-policyholder to a sole policyholder should have alerted the FSP of the need to review the policy.
The revamped website will centralise all regulatory tools and services into one easy-to-navigate platform, making it simpler for FSPs to locate compliance information, verify credentials, and track enforcement actions.
Ahead of South Africa’s election, foreign asset managers increased their exposure as the 10-year bond yield gap reached 8%. Recent fluctuations, driven by speculative futures and options trading underscore the complex forces at play behind the rand’s performance.
The OREO Index, developed by leading anti-corruption experts, assesses the robustness of real estate data and anti-money laundering laws.
A complaint over a claim for stolen jewellery prompts the FAIS Ombud to emphasise the importance of maintaining a proper record of advice.
The prescribed interest rate isn’t just a technicality – it determines how much extra you’ll pay (or receive) in a legal dispute, and once it applies to a debt, it stays locked in, even if rates drop later.
In response to stakeholder concerns over increased costs, the FSCA says the requirements can be scaled to each institution’s size and complexity.
The new draft introduces a phased approach, initially focusing on positional reporting to overcome challenges identified in earlier consultations and to enhance oversight of short selling.
The Authority has withdrawn the temporary exemption for retirement fund transfers, signalling the full implementation of updated regulatory requirements.
The FSCA’s latest Retirement Funds Statistical Report highlights trends in fund membership, asset growth, and investment performance.
The need to get South Africa off the grey list has seen the FSCA beefing up its supervisory and licensing capacities.
IRS, which is set to go live in 2026, will leverage smart analytics to automate risk assessments and provide a comprehensive view of regulated entities.
From its roots in corporate insurance training to leading the charge in online learning, Moonstone Business School of Excellence is shaping the future of financial services education.
Another attempt by the Road Accident Fund to contest liability based on the ‘majority decision’ against Discovery Health has fallen through.
The Financial Services Tribunal dismisses a reconsideration application by a former representative who claimed a client e-signed documents in person.
Five investors sought to recover their money, but the High Court ruled their funds were part of an illegal operation and must be forfeited to the state.
The suppliers, which abandoned a home renovation and denied a refund for a defective vehicle respectively, were also fined a total of R250 000.
A little-known legal provision can have major consequences for divorced individuals who do not update their wills.
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