Financial institutions are advised to pause their internal Conduct of Business Return initiatives pending further communication from the FSCA.
We noted last week, in an article titled The strengthening Rand and investing overseas, that local equities have outstripped global markets by huge margins since April 2020. This view is reaffirmed in an […]
The Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) has published a position paper on crypto assets. In 2014, the National Treasury issued a cautionary note, warning the public about the risks associated with the use […]
The General Code of Conduct was significantly amended in June 2020. This is particularly true of Section 17 which requires the establishment of a complaints management framework. Most of the new requirements had […]
The General Code of Conduct was significantly amended in June 2020. This is particularly true of Section 17 which requires the establishment of a complaints management framework. Most of the new requirements had […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA), published a draft Joint Standard on Information technology risk management for public consultation. The main objective of the Joint Standard is to […]
The formal “Lists of Qualifications Recognised for Financial Services Providers, Key Individuals and Representatives, 2021” came into operation on 31 May 2021. This replaces its namesake for 2020. The list contains approved qualifications […]
The recently updated Financial Services Tribunal Consolidated Rules contain the following stipulations regarding time frames: An application for reconsideration must be made: if the applicant requested reasons in terms of section 229 of the […]
The recently updated Financial Services Tribunal Consolidated Rules contain the following stipulations regarding time frames: An application for reconsideration must be made: if the applicant requested reasons in terms of section 229 of the […]
The protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is looming large on the horizon, and privacy governance is about to become an integral part of the way we do business. Prior to this, the […]
On 1 June this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa approved the amended Customary Marriages Bill. This is a significant step towards equality for women in South Africa. Moremadi Mabule, Head of Wills at Sanlam […]
If, like me, you watched in amazement as the local currency kept getting stronger against the Dollar and Euro, you might want to read the views expressed in a MoneyMarketing article on Friday. […]
Board Notice 92 of 2014 requires that a manager must obtain a signed application form or a contract from an investor. However, it is silent on the format or form that such a […]
“For too long financial needs analyses (FNAs) have calculated an amount that clients need to allocate to insurance and invest without taking affordability into account. If we want to make financial advice more […]
“For too long financial needs analyses (FNAs) have calculated an amount that clients need to allocate to insurance and invest without taking affordability into account. If we want to make financial advice more […]
South Africa appears to be well on track with its development of health-related apps which help clients avoid the costly, and often dangerous visits to their GPs and hospitals. Elsewhere in the world, […]
There can be little doubt that the Financial Sector Tribunal has made a huge difference in the industry as far as bringing legal certainty in an environment where the small guys and girls […]
There can be little doubt that the Financial Sector Tribunal has made a huge difference in the industry as far as bringing legal certainty in an environment where the small guys and girls […]
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