Move over Black Friday – ‘Tax Thursday’ offers investors the best deal for retirement savings
Investors can maximise their tax benefits by contributing extra funds to their retirement annuities before the tax year ends.
FSCA slaps Banxso and directors with record R2bn fine
The Authority says the penalties reflect the financial benefit gained from unlawful conduct and the harm to clients – handing 30-year debarments to several Banxso executives.
Demand for niche solutions presents opportunities for insurers and brokers
In increasingly uncertain times, consumers are looking for more certainty in highly defined insurance covers.
Critical infrastructure blackouts are SA corporates’ biggest worry
Cyber incidents are the top global business risk by a clear margin, but they rank second in South Africa, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.
Tribunal upholds decision to debar F&I marketer for falsifying client’s signature
The rep said she corrected the errors herself to avoid inconveniencing the customer and embarrassing the company, not to commit fraud.
Two-pot legislation speed bump – the Amendment Bill must be amended to include public sector funds
The Pension Bill will prohibit members from making a withdrawal from the savings component if the withdrawal results in insufficient funds remaining to settle a court order.
No-cost webinar on managing ill health and sick leave in the workplace
Moonstone Compliance will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and approach individuals who are incapacitated.
MBSE provides the tools and structures to help students succeed
Top student Brian Parsons leveraged MBSE’s accredited qualifications to transition into a new career as a financial adviser.
Increase in Discovery’s cancer claim payouts – and screening rates have recovered
Claims for cancer treatment and maintenance therapy rose by almost 8% in 2023.
Few bright spots in 10X’s latest Retirement Reality Report
A trend that has emerged over the past three reports is that more South Africans are being forced to retire before they want to.
Appeal on appeal: Competition Commission shows its tenacity in rand-fixing case
The appeal will leave it up to the Constitutional Court to decide whether the competition authorities can investigate and prosecute foreign-based firms.
Centaur, IC Markets, and RCG Markets latest targets of impersonation scams
An offer to assist the investor with recovering her returns from the individuals who defrauded also turned out to be a scam.
Old Mutual Insure teams up with UK flood specialist to tackle rising climate threats
The collaboration enables the non-life insurer to use location-specific flood data, providing a more informed perspective on flood risk.
Adrian Burke takes the helm as acting chief executive of Asisa
Amid a leadership transition at the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa, veteran insurance industry figure Adrian Burke steps in as acting CEO.
Budget 2024: No inflation-related adjustments to the tax brackets?
Not providing tax relief will be a relatively easy way for a cash-strapped National Treasury to collect revenue.
FIC urges delinquent estate agents, lawyers to comply to help SA exit the grey list
Non-submission of the RCR required by Directive 6 will prevent the Financial Intelligence Centre from demonstrating compliance with the FATF’s action plan.
Financial planner convicted on 30 counts of insurance fraud
Shaun Dorning redirected payments totalling R4.2 million from a client while working as an independent contractor.
Sanlam proposes R6.5 billion buyout of Assupol
The deal is anticipated to enhance Sanlam’s competitive standing in the retail mass market.
