No annual premium increases on our new life product, says Capitec
The bank promises a quick and easy application process and no 30-page documents containing complex jargon.
COFI: What must an advice file prove beyond compliance?
The FSCA’s Lezanne Botha explains why signed forms and completed disclosures are not enough, and what evidence can show that advice was suitable and customers were treated fairly.
Steinhoff’s former chief financial officer appears in court
The retailer’s former head of legal, Stephanus Grobler, appeared in the dock with Ben la Grange.
Insurers push for trackers as theft of high-end vehicles surges
According to the latest SAPS crime statistics, there were 5 973 carjackings in the fourth quarter of 2023.
SA-born trader gets probation and $1m fine for manipulating exchange rate
The sentence was influenced by the judge’s view that Morgan Stanley was familiar with the risks of the unregulated foreign exchange spot market.
SCA rules on an arbitrator’s powers in disputes over arrear maintenance
The appellant contended that the arbitration clause in the settlement agreement conflicted with section 2(a) of the Arbitration Act.
Ransomware attack at National Health Laboratory Service
The automated digital system for sending laboratory reports to clinicians was disabled.
Bullish on gold
The price of gold has risen amid geopolitical tensions and buying by central banks, decoupling from traditional indicators such as TIPS and ETFs.
Classic Financial Services director and wife’s R66m gambling spree
The estates of the son and former wife of the director of Classic Financial Services have been sequestrated.
Constitutional Court’s ruling in tax dispute a relief for SA multinationals
Coronation withdraws cautionary to shareholders following victory in litigation with SARS over the foreign business establishment tax exemption.
Discovery Health says Road Accident Fund is in breach of court order
In 2022, the High Court ruled that the fund could not withhold payments for past medical expenses covered by medical schemes.
Investigation calls into question the narratives used to support NHI
BHF-commissioned study identifies 11 assertions made about private healthcare and medical schemes that lack foundation.
FSCA to launch retirement fund education campaign
The FSCA encourages members of retirement funds to check whether their employer is in arrears with their contributions.
Critical illness: Momentum Life Insurance urges comprehensive coverage planning
Momentum’s 2023 statistics show that 57% of death benefit claims were due to cardiac and cancer events, yet less than 81% of these claimants had critical illness cover.
SCA rules on composition of Financial Services Tribunal panels
Litigation between Trustco and the JSE over the group’s financial statements.
Master accepts R1.5bn in creditor claims in BHI Trust scam
The joint trustees’ attorneys are sending letters demanding repayment from creditors who received over R300m in preferential payments in the six months before sequestration.
Inseta extends lifeline for Further Education and Training Certificates
Inseta’s decision allows MBSE to continue offering its FETC Short-term Insurance and FETC Wealth Management qualifications.
Alexforbes: OUTvest lift-and-shift date set for 1 July
Chief executive Dawie de Villiers is optimistic about the group’s DFM partnerships, where the target is to write R2.5 billion in the first year.
