The ins and outs of the short-term insurance industry: how to come out on top
Graduates share how MBSE’s Higher Certificate in Short-term Insurance helped them to master the terminology and basic principles of insurance.
Treasury’s strategy for unclaimed benefits ‘conflates two separate issues’
The industry broadly supports centralising tracing and administration but questions whether moving assets to the CPD is necessary, appropriate, or in members’ interests.
Tribunal confirms JSE’s 20-year ban and R15m fine on Markus Jooste
The decision comes in the same week in which Steinhoff is due to be liquidated and delisted.
Participants in Open Finance must provide information to the FSCA
The information gathered by the study will help to shape the Authority’s Final Position Paper on Open Finance.
‘We do not need a BRICS currency,’ says Kganyago
A BRICS reserve currency might be more volatile than other currencies because it will be subject to five different fiscal policies, says Sarb Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
CIPC reminds companies to file their beneficial ownership information
The Commission will conduct inspections to verify the filed beneficial ownership information on record.
Global debt crisis looming? Significant fallout if it’s not contained
The government should realise that the days of debt-financed spending sprees and extravagance are over, particularly in the run-up to next year’s election.
Sarb governor says ‘naughty local governments’ are driving inflation
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago unpacks the risks to inflation and the country’s ability to surmount them.
Accountable institutions face being fined for not submitting their risk and compliance returns
The Financial Intelligence Centre sets a deadline for the many entities that have not complied with Directive 6.
An accountable institution must register with the FIC to submit a risk and compliance return
How to submit information accurately to the Financial Intelligence Centre in respect of Directives 6 and 7.
FPI announces finalists for Financial Planner of the Year award
The winner will be announced at a gala dinner on 14 November.
Hassle-free FSP levy calculator
Just enter one or two numbers – the spreadsheet does the rest.
Tribunal upholds JSE’s public censure of Trustco
The company did not inform shareholders timeously of the effects of a change to the terms of a loan.
FSCA urges the public to be vigilant against impersonation scams on social media
Fraudsters are abusing the brands of Ashburton Investments and Moneyweb to reel in the unsuspecting.
How different investment strategies may prevent capital erosion in living annuities
New actuarial modelling shows that most living annuity investors need to consider higher equity exposure, together with lower drawdown rates, to avoid running out of money.
Post-termination medical evidence is relevant when considering a disability claim
The Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance rules that Fedgroup Life must pay an employee’s mental illness claim.
When are levy payments to the FSCA due?
FSPs can expect to receive their assessment notice this month.
South Africans who work with a financial planner are better off, study finds
Clients who are advised by a Certified Financial Planner® professional report the highest level of financial security and well-being.
