‘Happening at the speed of light’: AI’s impact on portfolios and advice
Jennison’s Mark Baribeau outlines a three-phase AI cycle reshaping markets. Dispersion between the winners and losers will widen – and flexibility will be critical.
Ithala pulled back from the edge, but its future remains in doubt
The Prudential Authority has withdrawn its liquidation bid after progress on depositor repayments, but Ithala is still unlicensed and cannot resume deposit-taking.
Ramaphosa pauses NHI promulgation pending ConCourt ruling
The President undertakes not to bring any provisions of the NHI Act into force until the Constitutional Court rules on two cases.
SA equities still trade at a discount as global markets grow more concentrated, says Discovery
Discovery Invest’s 2026 outlook highlights improved domestic fundamentals, attractive relative valuations, and scope for rate easing.
FST affirms strict honesty standard in document alteration case
The Tribunal upholds the debarment of an F&I consultant who altered delivery and witness details on vehicle finance documents.
Santam authorised to establish IFSC reinsurance office in India
The licence allows the insurer to operate as an International Insurance Office within India’s financial hub.
SARB proposes ARP regime to formalise alternative remittance channels
The draft ARP Manual introduces licensing, capital, and AML/CFT obligations for informal remittance providers.
Trump reconfigures tariff architecture after Supreme Court ruling
For South Africa, the 30% reciprocal rate on certain exports falls away, but a broader temporary levy now applies.
Satrix launches regional ETFs to address US-heavy global indices
The Europe and Japan ETFs are positioned as allocations for investors seeking to manage US concentration within global equity portfolios.
Court resolves key costs questions in Cadac Pension Fund case
The High Court overturns an earlier disallowance of the curator’s costs and reaffirms that former trustees remain personally liable for curatorship and inspection expenses.
New deadline to comment on draft AML/CFT Bill
The legislation will strengthen reporting and governance obligations across the non-profit, corporate, and financial sectors.
Tensions rise as Bonitas and Medscheme clash ahead of court showdown
Bonitas, Medscheme, and PHA trade accusations as court papers, whistleblower claims, and a CMS probe intensify the battle over medical scheme contracts.
Failed funding bid hastened HGG Financial Group’s collapse
The High Court voids the deregistration of Veritas Capital Africa, allowing HGG’s liquidators to pursue the recovery of R20.49m allegedly transferred before its collapse.
Equality Court: 2021 licence relief did not extend to FSPs
Ministerial Directives issued in July 2021 applied only to specified businesses under the Businesses Act, not to FAIS-regulated FSPs.
SARB moves to scrap prime rate as loan reference benchmark
The central bank’s consultation paper outlines a structured transition to policy-rate-based lending, with fallback protections for legacy contracts.
Alexforbes named SA Manager of the Year at Raging Bull Awards
Sasfin and Sygnia were the runners-up.
SCA dismisses RAF reconsideration bid in unpaid medical claims dispute
The Supreme Court of Appeal confirms that 181 unchallenged court orders obtained by Sunshine Hospital remain enforceable.
AfriForum serves summons in constitutional challenge to NHI Act
The summons argues the NHI Act limits patient choice, centralises provincial health functions, and lacks sufficient financial and institutional feasibility.
