Unpacking the proposed regulatory exemptions for crypto FSPs
The exemptions apply to crypto FSPs, their key individuals and representatives, and crypto asset supervised representatives
Ithala pulled back from the edge, but its future remains in doubt
The Prudential Authority has withdrawn its liquidation bid after progress on depositor repayments, but Ithala is still unlicensed and cannot resume deposit-taking.
Minister of Finance raises Fica cash reporting threshold
Period within which cash transactions must be reported is also extended
FAIS Ombud told to reconsider decision in case involving ambiguous policy wording
Insurer argues that ‘days’ means ‘normal days’, but the Financial Services Tribunal does not agree.
SA still has a chance of avoiding grey-listing, says Momoniat
‘Significant and real progress’ is being made in meeting the Financial Action Task Force’s requirements.
Why insurance premium increases are unavoidable
Santam’s executive head of commercial and personal intermediated business, Andrew Coutts, has issued a communication to intermediaries setting out the factors that have made premium increases unavoidable. Coutts said households and businesses have […]
Did grey-listing threat hasten Sarb to act against Markus Jooste?
The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) this week moved to attach more than R1.4 billion in assets linked to former Steinhoff chief executive Markus Jooste, five years after it told Parliament it was […]
FSCA ends its 2021/22 financial year with a net deficit
The FSCA ended its 2022 financial year with a deficit of more than R4.9 million, after recording a surplus of over more than R30m in 2021, its latest annual report shows. The Authority […]
Decline in number of authorised FSPs
The number of authorised FSPs declined by 1.12% between 2021 and 2022, despite the FSCA approving more FSPs this year, the Authority’s annual report for the year to the end of March shows. […]
Finance committee chairperson takes aim at Intellidex report ‘canvassing’ for SA to be grey-listed
The chairperson of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance (Scof) this week sharply criticised “a section” of the business community for publishing a report suggesting there is an 85% probability that South […]
Changes to Employment Equity Act mean less red tape for small businesses
Amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) will change the definition of a “designated employer” to restrict the application of sections of the Act to a reduced group of employers and relieve some […]
Heads you win, tails I lose
South Africa is a land of stark contrasts, and one of the most visible examples is how legislation is applied differently across various sectors of the economy. The financial services industry is one […]
Sars is falling far short of timeframe for resolving taxpayers’ complaints
Office of the Tax Ombud says it has escalated the matter to the senior leadership of the revenue authority.
Open medical schemes yet to regain beneficiaries lost during lockdown
Lives covered by open schemes declined in 2021 despite the increase in the number of principal members.
Most health facilities aren’t ready for NHI, says Health Ombud
Only one province seems have ‘got its act together’ when it comes to serving the population, Parliament told.
State can’t meet SA’s social and economic needs, says FirstRand’s chairperson
It’s time for the government to admit that collaboration with the private sector is the key to development and growth, says Jardine.
Guidance for accountable institutions on the risks of financing weapons of mass destruction
FIC makes recommendations on the adoption of a risk-based approach to mitigate the risk of proliferation financing.
Research report advises South Africans to prepare for grey-listing
There is an 85% probability that South Africa will be grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February next year, mainly because institutions in the criminal justice system were undermined during […]
