Tax considerations for cross-border workforces
Given the ever-changing landscape of the past two years, the adage that nothing is certain except death and taxes is perhaps more apposite than ever. Although it may appear that a semblance of […]
MediCheck claims win as Discovery Health writes off up to R170m in ATB recoveries
Discovery Health has abandoned recovery action against more than 16 500 members, agreeing to absorb up to R170 million in overpaid ATB claims after sustained pressure from MediCheck,
Asisa recommends that tax regime be left as it is when two-pot system is introduced
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) says the tax regime for retirement savings should not be changed when the two-pot retirement system is introduced, but any changes should only be […]
Send me your complaints about healthcare brokers, says FAIS Ombud
The FAIS Ombud this week issued a media release encouraging medical scheme members to lodge a complaint with her office if they believe they have been “financially prejudiced” by a healthcare broker’s advice. […]
Regulator unhappy with TransUnion’s handling of data breach
TransUnion is directly contacting the individuals whose personal information it knows has been impacted by the hack reported over a week ago. This comes after the Information Regulator (IR) expressed its dissatisfaction with […]
Benefit increases for health insurance policies
National Treasury has published the benefit increases for health insurance policies that fall under the Long-term Insurance Act (LTIA) and Short-term Insurance Act (STIA) in terms of the Demarcation Regulations. The 2016 regulations […]
FIC continues to clamp down on motor dealerships
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) continues to clamp down on motor vehicle dealers that don’t comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. Earlier this month, the FIC imposed fines of almost R5 million […]
Inseta extends discretionary grant funding deadline
Inseta has extended the deadline for companies in the insurance and related sectors to apply for discretionary grant funding for 2022/23 from 31 March to 13 April. Applications will be accepted at Inseta’s […]
Stretching the boundaries beyond credibility
Access to free informal dispute resolution mechanisms was guaranteed to attract the attention of those with nothing to lose. Two recent decisions by the Financial Services Tribunal confirm the lengths to which some […]
Payroll tax, surcharge on income tax will be considered to fund NHI
A payroll tax and a surcharge on personal income tax will be considered as additional sources of funding for National Health Insurance (NHI) once the necessary reforms “are ready”, the Department of Health’s […]
Basic income grant or NHI will result in tax increases, says Treasury
Large permanent increases in government spending, such as for a basic income grant or National Health Insurance (NHI), will have to be met by a permanent increase in revenue, which will mean higher […]
Adjudicator overstepped her authority in deciding that pension fund’s rule did not apply retrospectively
The Gauteng High Court has overturned a determination by the Pension Funds Adjudicator, ruling that she exceeded her jurisdiction and did not follow a fair procedure when deciding that a fund’s amended rule […]
Adjudicator has no jurisdiction over non-participating employers
Two recent applications before the Financial Services Tribunal – in which the facts of the cases were virtually identical – have highlighted that the Pension Funds Adjudicator does not have jurisdiction over complaints […]
‘Geopolitical tensions shouldn’t mean diluting your offshore exposure’
Diversification, including offshore diversification, and other basic long-term investing pillars should not be disregarded because of volatility caused by geopolitical events, says Kondi Nkosi, the country head of asset manager Schroders in South […]
FIC releases risk reports for Krugerrand dealers, estate agents and lawyers
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued three reports aimed at equipping Krugerrand dealers, estate agents and lawyers to understand and identify the potential money laundering and terrorism-financing risks they face. The FIC […]
Life insurers with the most and least satisfied customers
Absa Life has the most satisfied clients among the country’s major life insurers, according to Consulta’s latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index for Life Insurance. The index is based on a survey of […]
Policyholder triumphs over insurer’s tyre expert in tussle over vehicle claim
The Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (Osti) found that the conclusions drawn by a tyre specialist could not be relied on to decline a policyholder’s claim. The insurer used the specialist’s findings to support […]
FIC fines Krugerrand, motor dealers more than R12 million
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) this month imposed administrative sanctions against a Krugerrand dealer and seven motor vehicle dealerships for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. The FIC said the imposition of […]
