Big five life insurers’ death claims against fully underwritten policies returning to pre-Covid levels
Only 15% of the death claims received by the five insurers between March 2020 and August 2022 were due to confirmed Covid deaths.
Banxso licence withdrawal – FST dismisses reconsideration bid
The Tribunal dismisses separate applications brought by Banxso and four executives, saying they lack legal standing.
FIC proposes annual risk and compliance return for some accountable institutions
It will apply to estate agents, attorneys and trust practitioners, among others.
Become a financial planning expert with MBSE’s Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
This qualification is newly approved as an accredited qualification by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa.
Santam introduces exclusions for losses following loadshedding and other electricity grid interruptions
No doubt, other insurers will soon follow suit.
Ombud’s facts and findings don’t add up, says tribunal in setting aside property syndication determination
Referring clients to another broker does not constitute advice for the purposes of the FAIS Act.
Bad-debt relief for tax purposes is possible without legal proceedings
The two core components that must be met to claim a bad-debt write-off from Sars
Why climate change is an investment risk
A short video that explains why climate risk matters to investors.
How the FSCA decides on the size of an administrative penalty
And how the Financial Services Tribunal assesses whether the fine was appropriate.
Where unit trust investors are putting their money
Assets under management by local collective investment schemes once again surpass R3 trillion.
SA’s pension system slips further down the global rankings
Lack of coverage and poor preservation remain the major shortcomings.
Conduct standard on reporting obligations relating to retirement fund contributions due to take effect in February
It explicitly places an onus on retirement funds to alert employers of their obligations under the Pension Funds Act.
FIC sets out how Schedule 1 applies to property practitioners
Anyone registered as an estate agent before February 2022 will remain an accountable institution.
FAIS Ombud’s report identifies FSP ‘problem areas’
These include delays with funeral policy claims, advice to clients who buy living annuities, and insurance policy disclosures.
Set yourself up for a career in short-term insurance with MBSE’s Higher Certificate
The qualification fulfils the qualification requirement for obtaining the Insurance Licentiate (LIISA) designation.
Trustco takes the JSE to the tribunal for a second time
Meanwhile, the High Court dismisses Trustco’s bid to have the FST’s November 2021 decision reviewed and set aside.
Old Mutual to ‘re-enter’ retail banking space in 2024
The group unbundled its majority stake in Nedbank in 2018.
Omnibus anti-money laundering bill almost there
Opposition parties criticise rushed process and impact on NGOs.
