Medical schemes assure members that NHI is a long way off
The expected legal challenges to the legislation and the pressure on the state’s finances could delay full implementation of the system for many years.
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The Prudential Authority has withdrawn its liquidation bid after progress on depositor repayments, but Ithala is still unlicensed and cannot resume deposit-taking.
Oceanfront’s licence provisionally withdrawn – MD linked to Medbond
Jaco van Heerden, once a director at Medbond, is the managing director of Oceanfront Financial Solutions, whose FSP licence has been provisionally withdrawn.
Cellphone distractions rise to the top of road accident risk factors
Data from Discovery Insure provides insights into how driving behaviours and road infrastructure contribute to the likelihood of a road accident.
New Labour Court rules target backlog: what employers need to know
The rules now specify new requirements for review applications, including that the application must contain ‘no more than a concise statement of the grounds of review’.
Taxpayer’s (legitimate) refund stuck in limbo after profile hacked
A cyberattack not only removed his account from his tax practitioner’s profile but also led to an erroneous VAT refund being paid back to SARS.
Quality over quantity: growing your advisory firm without sacrificing client service
You can grow a profitable small advisory business by proactively limiting client numbers and improving client quality, research from the US suggests.
FSCA proposes amending the conditions for section 14 transfers
The draft amendments address the misalignment between the current prescribed section 14 application forms and the upcoming two-pot regulations.
NCR Desktop Audits
In this video we delve in the NCR Desktop Audits. Featured in the interview is Gerrit Viviers Moonstone Compliance NCA Specialist with years of experience in the National Credit Act sector. He explains […]
Two pots: resist the urge to access your RA savings unnecessarily
Every R1 withdrawn prematurely from retirement savings could incur a future loss of up to R30 at retirement.
Rising tide of online shopping drives surge in courier vehicle hijackings
Courier vehicles have become prime targets for criminal syndicates. Tracker highlights the escalating threat and strategies to protect deliveries.
Copper, commodities, and BHP’s bid: what it means for South Africa’s mining future
The potential acquisition of Anglo American by BHP is part of a larger global trend in the mining industry. Understanding the implications for these trends is essential for JSE investors to make informed investment decisions.
Pensioner claims cryptocurrency trader could have stopped fraud
The High Court hears details of an elaborate fraud in which scammers cleaned out a bank account and bought cryptocurrency from a part-time trader.
BHI Trust ‘was run as illegal scheme from inception’
As creditors await repayment totalling nearly R2bn, preliminary investigations by the joint trustees point to potential asset recoveries totalling just over R414 million.
Tribunal: clear separation of first-party and third-party risks within cell structures
The decision clarifies the boundaries and regulations concerning reinsurance business conducted through cell captive structures.
Last-minute CPD rush? Moonstone Business School of Excellence has the solution
MBSE’s CPD courses provide flexible e-learning opportunities that can be conveniently accessed and completed on various devices.
FSCA issues directive to funeral service: thousands of clients affected
The Authority instructs Hernell Funerals to cease operating as an unauthorised FSP and insurer.
Legal experts advise companies to bolster internal anti-corruption measures
A recent amendment means members of private or public companies who fail to prevent their ‘associates’ from participating in corruption will face liability.
