Insurer told to withdraw advert that promoted discrimination
The ARB found that the ad’s analogy between greeting a taxi driver in the ‘wrong’ language and driving without insurance relied on a harmful stereotype.
Group benefits are a safety net – if they’re understood
Employee benefits specialist and Certified Financial Planner® Johann Peens unpacks the common pitfalls that can leave members exposed.
Life insurers pay out R39.5bn, with 95.6% of death claims honoured
Policies subject to underwriting had the highest payout rates in 2024, reflecting lower fraud and non-disclosure and the value of comprehensive risk assessment.
Tribunal sets aside debarment of rep who failed a polygraph test
Polygraph testing alone cannot establish dishonest conduct; where the circumstantial evidence is weak or contradictory, debarment is a disproportionate sanction.
Mastering the RE 5: how MBSE turns compliance into career capital
With its structured, flexible training, Moonstone Business School of Excellence transforms the daunting RE 5 into an achievable milestone – equipping learners with regulatory fluency.
‘No one is coming to save us’ – a call for women-led wealth networks
Biotech innovator Dineo Lioma urges female entrepreneurs to back one another, citing Africa’s $45bn funding gap and the power of women-led businesses to multiply capital and create jobs.
No blanket exchange control exemption for cryptocurrencies
The SARB will publish targeted frameworks to govern cross-border crypto flows and CASP reporting, says the Minister of Finance.
CIS industry tops R4 trillion as investors ride JSE rally
Only R23bn of the R146.13bn in annual net inflows was fresh capital, yet reinvested dividends and interest helped push AUM to R4.16 trillion.
MFSA: Buy Now, Pay Later operating in a regulatory void, putting millions at risk
BNPL’s credit-like features require the same statutory protections under the National Credit Act, says MicroFinance South Africa.
Buy now, panic later: a legal deep dive into SA’s payment revolution
This analysis examines whether BNPL falls under the National Credit Act or the FAIS regime, spotlights enforcement gaps, and considers how the pending COFI Bill could plug systemic vulnerabilities.
Accountable institutions must ensure they are correctly registered
Institutions that are wrongly registered as ‘business entities with a reporting obligation’ face being sanctioned by the FIC.
SARB sees path to growth: lower inflation, de-risking, and smarter debt
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says permanently lower inflation, fiscal consolidation, and reduced country risk could cut interest rates and create space for sustainable growth.
ConCourt clarifies scope of section 30P of the PFA proceedings
The Adjudicator breached audi alteram partem by making adverse findings about a Fund’s investigation without giving it a substantive opportunity to respond.
Capitec joins Pick n Pay banking network
While other banks scale back, Capitec is expanding its footprint – joining Pick n Pay’s in-store banking and actively opening new ATMs nationwide.
Apex court clarifies timing of dependency test for death benefit payouts
The Constitutional Court rules that whether someone qualifies as a dependant must be determined as at the date of a retirement fund member’s death, not when the fund decides how to distribute the benefit.
SA’s growth outlook brightens – but personal inflation could dim the gains
Old Mutual’s Johann Els says rising personal inflation could quietly erode household finances and retirement savings – making it vital to save early and more.
Tax disputes: compliance and the interests of justice trump rigid timelines
The Supreme Court of Appeal found in favour of SARS despite it ignoring a 45-day timeline for more than a year.
FSCA publishes final Conduct Standard for benefit administrators
A breakdown of the provisions that are in effect now, and those that come into operation in six or 12 months.
