Treasury asks First National Bank to assist Ithala’s SASSA customers
Treasury and SASSA respond to an allegation that Ithala’s client database was ‘unlawfully’ transferred to FNB.
Treasury’s climate framework could shape future regulatory expectations
The proposed framework is voluntary guidance at this stage, with all regulated financial institutions in scope and a proportionate approach proposed for smaller firms.
Court hears case on low-cost benefit options for medical schemes
The case raises questions about whether LCBOs will expand access to affordable private healthcare or threaten the rollout of NHI.
Victims of ‘investment’ scam to receive share of recovered funds
Victims of the Ant Ranch scheme will receive a share of the R475 000 held in terms of a preservation order. However, the money may not go far in reimbursing their losses.
BHF to appeal decision to deny tariff negotiation exemption for medical schemes
It says the Competition Commission’s ruling hampers access to affordable private healthcare and contradicts recommendations from the Health Market Inquiry.
SMEs ‘woefully unprepared’ to meet growing threat of cyberattacks
Cyber insurance and practical measures can shield a business from devastating data breaches and ransomware attacks.
Private hospitals push back on NHI legislation
The Hospital Association of South Africa joins other organisations in challenging the NHI Act in court but keeps the door open for dialogue with the government.
A widow’s right to sell: surprising legal twist on a longstanding inheritance practice
The High Court addresses a complex dispute, where a testamentary usufruct raised questions about the sale and reinvestment of inherited property.
Industry raises red flags over tax treatment of collective investment schemes
Treasury’s proposed tax changes for investment funds may lead to trading distortions and reduced revenue, say industry experts.
Bank of America predicts only one repo rate cut this year
Stable growth and fiscal discipline could see South Africa’s credit rating rise two notches in the next three years.
Banxso and law firm clash over scammers exploiting investors
As scammers exploit Banxso investors with fake fund recovery schemes, Banxso and law firm Mostert & Bosman point fingers at each other over data breaches and accountability.
Last chance to book for webinar on FICA compliance in the agricultural sector
If you’re in the agricultural sector and deal in high-value goods, you may be subject to FICA. Moonstone Compliance’s free webinar will unpack what compliance entails.
Fund managers cautiously optimistic on domestic assets
While bullish sentiment towards equities cools, local assets remain a top pick for 2025, with gold and bonds gaining favour, BofA survey finds.
Prudential Authority fines major bank R13m for FICA non-compliance
Standard Bank’s compliance failures include the untimely submission of suspicious activity reports and neglecting system alerts.
The two key risks investors should watch amid the Trump noise
Old Mutual Wealth’s Izak Odendaal believes the only two risks that should concern investors are the US economy going into a recession and the Fed hiking interest rates.
Labour law reforms mulled to clamp down on arrear contributions
The government, business, and labour are working together at Nedlac to address employers’ non-compliance with payments to retirement funds.
Battle between PA and insurers: court clarifies regulatory powers
The High Court confirms the Prudential Authority’s right to challenge Tribunal decisions while affirming the limits of retrospective penalties.
MBSE top achievers shine: how these financial pros thrived with online learning
Dèvon Jordaan, Stéan Bouwer and Grant Greenfield, top achievers at Moonstone Business School of Excellence, share their stories on the power of preparation and perseverance.
