Recording of Moonstone Compliance’s Fica webinar is now available
The content of the webinar is specifically for individuals or businesses that recently became accountable institutions.
RABS revival enters final stretch as criticism over RAF reforms grows
The government says work on reviving the RABS Bill is nearing completion, even as critics warn the reforms could worsen the RAF’s financial crisis.
Two pots: fund members must understand the implications of withdrawals
Money in the savings pot should be withdrawn only as a last resort, for absolute financial emergencies.
Preservation should be the top priority in the messaging about two pots
Administrators are concerned there is not enough time for financial advisers and members to understand the implications of the changes.
Department of Justice fined R5m for non-compliance with Popia
This should serve as a warning to all organisations to get their proverbial data protection house in order, says law firm.
How crypto asset service providers must comply with Fica
The Financial Intelligence Centre publishes an authoritative guidance document.
Is the employment equity agreement really a breakthrough?
Law firm says it merely reaffirms and reinforces what has either been agreed or proposed.
Treasury hasn’t done any new work on the cost of NHI – report
Factsheet merely confirms what we already know about how the scheme will be funded.
Capitulation of bears: a bull trap?
Global tech shares and broad equity indexes have entered the high-risk and most dangerous stage of the market rally, says Ryk de Klerk.
High Court orders Hollard to top-up heart attack benefit pay-out by R1.7m
The payment percentages should apply individually to each event within the policy’s benefit groups, judge finds.
No ‘hidden agenda’ behind Discovery’s ‘constructive’ opposition to NHI
Discovery is not hoping to secure a tender to administer the National Health Insurance scheme, says chief executive.
Government and Solidarity sign agreement on employment equity
The settlement states that race may not be used as the sole criterion for employment and promotions.
Regulator extends the deadline for PAIA annual reports
Public and private bodies given an extra week because of problems with the online submission portal.
Current high annuity rates are a ‘rare rescue package’ for living annuitants
The Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) has issued a second communication in as many weeks advising retirees to consider guaranteed annuities as part of their planning for retirement income.
Training webinars for healthcare brokers in July and November
Attendees can claim 7.5 CPD hours provided they attend both days of the webinar and complete an assessment.
How the Credit Ombud helped consumers in 2022
Two-thirds of disputes were settled in favour of consumers.
Treasury director Yanga Mputa appointed as the new Tax Ombud
The ombud’s office is a crucial mechanism for ensuring fairness, accountability, and transparency in the tax system, finance ministry says.
Discovery loses bid to force RAF to resume paying medical scheme members’ claims
The administrator is seeking interim relief until the Constitutional Court rules on the matter.
