Economists forecast a repo rate cut in November
The annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in May, but it is still some way from the Reserve Bank’s target of 4.5%.
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.
Third opportunity to comment on revised RMCP guidelines
Draft Guidance Note 7A provides further guidance to accountable institutions about their Risk Management and Compliance Programme obligations.
Expect ‘investment opportunities’ punted via social media and messaging apps to be scams
ASISA provides a list of tell-tale signs that someone is trying to defraud you.
Tax Ombud to investigate widespread taxpayer profile hijackings
The tax fraternity is concerned about the apparent ease with which scamsters can bypass SARS’s security protocols.
SCA clarifies when an insurance policy is a joint one
The appeal court also confirms the principles relating to the link between a notifiable disease and causation in respect of business interruption policies.
Discovery’s enhanced screening benefit will be available to new members after 2024
DHMS provides an update on the impact of the WELLTH Fund and membership movements following the consolidation of the Comprehensive series.
FSCA flags MyWealth Legatus
The Authority warns the public to exercise caution with MyWealth Legatus, just three months after imposing R73 million in penalties on two of its affiliate companies.
Sanlam to acquire majority stake in MultiChoice’s NMS Insurance Services
MultiChoice plans to use the up to R2.7 billion cash proceeds from the transaction for working capital purposes.
Why young South Africans can’t afford to skip insurance
During National Youth Month, Marius Kemp from Santam emphasises the importance of insurance for young people, who often lack emergency savings.
What medical scheme members should know about new financial reporting standards
The change is aimed at making the financial information of insurers more easily comparable across countries and industries.
Second round of consultations on beneficial ownership guidance
The Financial Intelligence Centre has published its responses to the comments it received during the first round of consultations.
Old Mutual’s chief executive is new ASISA chairman
Mahesh Cooper, Allan Gray’s chief operating officer, is appointed as deputy chairman.
SCA overturns precedent-setting cyber-crime judgment
The High Court’s judgment opened the door to unlimited claims against businesses whose clients suffered losses because of email interception.
Two pots: Alexforbes predicts R50bn asset outflow in the first year
The impact on capital markets should be minimal considering that most funds hold considerably more than 1% in cash, says Dawie de Villiers.
No savings pot withdrawal in September if your balance is less than R2 000
The Actuarial Society of South Africa urges retirement fund members to check their benefit statement to see whether they will qualify for a withdrawal.
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Enrolments are open until 1 July for the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, a qualification designed to elevate careers in holistic financial planning.
Sanlam flags increase in sickness and disability claims among younger policyholders
The group’s 2023 claim statistics also note the steady increase in pay-outs arising from pregnancy complications.
