High Court rules on the inclusion of ‘on the road’ fees in credit agreements
National Credit Regulator wanted three vehicle finance houses to refund consumers OTR fees and interest charged since 2007.
COFI Bill approved for submission to Parliament
Omnibus AML/CFT Bill also gets the nod for tabling.
Moonstone Group extends condolences to the family of Ainsley Moos
The chairperson of Stellenbosch University’s council was also a director on Moonstone’s board.
FSCA grants another extension for exemption on payment for collecting premiums
An independent intermediary must be authorised by the insurer to engage in ‘direct collection of premium’ activities.
Conveyancing attorney liable for R1.4m after fraudster intercepts email
Attorney also sought an order holding Standard Bank liable if the court found that he had to pay the respondents.
FIC to host free webinar on money laundering and terrorism financing risks
The workshop will focus on identifying, monitoring, mitigating and managing risks.
Sanlam pays tribute to ‘titan’ Desmond Smith
It says Smith played a key role in laying the foundation for the financial services group as it currently exists.
Is business email compromise also a threat to advisers?
The recent findings against prominent legal persona might be a timely warning for the financial services industry to take preventative action.
Should you use your excess savings to pay your mortgage or invest in the stock market?
How your wealth would have changed over the past 20 years if you had implemented various strategies
Pension Funds Adjudicator cannot enforce court orders
Applicant obtains High Court orders to get her share of ex-husband’s pension interest.
Your child can receive a retirement income of R80 000 a month in today’s money, says asset manager
Coronation illustrates how you can use a tax-free investment to harness the power of compounding.
What employers and employees should know about retrenchment
Employers are obliged to consult with employees before a final decision is made on retrenchment.
The trend to get off the grid is gathering pace, but total independence is still a way off
An overview of three on-site power options: diesel generators, biogas and solar.
Ruling in dispute between Road Accident Fund and Discovery Health over claims
Medical schemes and administrators now know whether they can continue to claim from the RAF on behalf of their members.
MBSE gets the thumbs-up from top Higher Certificate in Wealth Management students
Supportive and knowledgeable lecturers are among the reasons.
Changes to process for considering section 14 transfer applications
FSCA says enhancements to the online submission process will result in faster turnaround times.
Economic fall-out from load shedding is raising the risk of unrest – security experts
Franchise Association says its members are reporting sporadic looting and rioting.
New regulations on reporting the movement of money to and from South Africa
Finance minister sets the threshold above which transfers must be reported to the FIC.
