DA wants to change the Constitution to create a Cyber Commissioner
It says an entity tasked with safeguarding fundamental rights should be directly accountable to Parliament, not the executive.
Brokers look to digital tools to reclaim time for client engagement
Two-thirds of brokers say they want plain-language breakdowns of extensions and exclusions, according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer.
NHI Certificate of Need booted into touch
In addition, High Court grants a costs order against the Department of Health.
Tribunal rules on Viceroy’s application against R50m penalty for Capitec report
Can the FSCA fine persons not domiciled within the jurisdiction of South Africa’s courts?
Ma-Afrika Hotels back in court with another business interruption case
The hospitality group says the lockdown restrictions discharged it from the liability to pay rent.
Tax change may increase the real cost of debt for credit providers
Companies that incur finance charges should also take note of a recent court case regarding the tax treatment of related or similar finance charges.
MPs accept refinements to omnibus anti-money laundering amendment bill
Trust practitioners are not happy that Treasury ‘ignored’ their proposals to undo the ‘devasting effects’ of the legislation.
Audit exemptions for retirement funds set to be tightened
FSCA proposes consolidated prudential standard for financial reporting requirements.
Why South Africa provides a fertile ground for funders of terrorism
The deficiencies in dealing with terrorism financing are putting the country at risk of being grey-listed.
Sabinet introduces integrated solution for streamlined access to financial regulatory instruments
Sabinet brings together a streamlined workflow by linking the regulatory instrument with the relevant legislation, as well as linked content by Sabinet’s product specialists for ease of use.
Tribunal rules on debarments linked to fall-out between retirement fund administrators
It also clarifies the relationship between the courts’ findings and the reconsideration application.
Enrol in our entry-level qualifications in insurance or financial planning
With our FETC qualifications, you can study further even if you don’t have a matric certificate.
FSCA wants to update retirement funds’ reporting requirements urgently
The amendments to regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act take effect on January 3.
Clients need to be reminded of the long-term benefits of risk cover
Intermediaries can help clients to understand the implications of losing their protection.
CMS’s proposed medical scheme levy for 2023/24
It is markedly higher than the increases over the past three financial years.
Health Squared provisional curatorship extended again
Curator’s answers to members’ questions are available online.
Ombud Council is becoming a reality
The effective functioning of the office will contribute to a fairer deal for all.
Proposal to make it easier and cheaper to wind up retirement funds that decide to go into liquidation
The exemption does away with the R50 000 average-benefit-per-member threshold and caps the membership threshold at 100.
