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.
Trust is an insurance broker’s ‘moat’ in the digital era
Santam’s Fanus Coetzee says the real value of an intermediary is not at sale, but when a client needs clarity, reassurance, and help after a loss.
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Every R1 withdrawn prematurely from retirement savings could incur a future loss of up to R30 at retirement.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.
Sygnia advert’s claims about RA fees based on ‘virtually meaningless’ model
The Advertising Regulatory Board questions the relevance of a hypothetical model published by National Treasury 11 years ago.
Ninety One’s Value Fund positions for ‘good outcome’ to the election
The market is pricing for an ANC alliance with the EFF or MK, but Ninety One believes the chances of this happening are low.
Unnoticed changes to documents crucial to BI dispute between mall owners and insurers
The contract went through 10 iterations between July 2019 and March 2020, with the term ‘infectious and contagious diseases’ variously in or out.
Magnificent Seven: opportunities arise from divergent performance
With economic factors such as inflation and central bank actions looming large, the outlook for technology stocks remains uncertain.
BHI Trust creditors face a dilemma: double down or stand down
The trustees advise ‘that a contribution will currently be levied against creditors until such time that sufficient recoveries are made for the benefit of creditors’.
Government invests R282 billion and earns R1 million in dividends
Of six state-owned companies, only one has paid a dividend over the past five years.
