CMS training for new medical scheme trustees
The induction programme takes place online over two days in February.
RAF faces claims surge if form falls
SCOPA says the RAF 1 form may have kept claims out of the system, leaving the Fund exposed to a wave of unrecognised liabilities if it is set aside.
How the independent financial adviser market fared in 2023
Insights from Ninety One on the sector’s investment flows, fee trends, and revenue growth.
Court orders to assist in asset seizure and unravelling of BHI Trust
Evidence uncovered by BHI Trust’s joint provisional trustees shows the flow of funds from the trust to Craig Warriner.
FSCA’s investigation into Tongaat Hulett accused not unlawful
The Full Bench of the High Court finds that the Authority’s investigating panel did not treat Michael Deighton unfairly.
Proposed amendments to Long-term Insurance Act stir debate and industry adaptation
A Sanlam insurance law expert discusses the implications of the proposed Long-term Insurance Amendment Bill for insurance companies and the public.
Positive trends in SA’s ETP industry ‘are likely to continue in 2024’
The industry’s 28% surge in its market cap in 2023 was the biggest since the first exchange-traded fund was listed in South Africa in 2000.
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.
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.
