The proposed reforms could require significant operational changes for insurers, but industry experts believe they address only part of the problem.
Loan originations have increased year-on-year across all major lending categories, except credit cards. However, the South African consumer credit market remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to TransUnion’s latest overview of credit trends. Origination […]
Loan originations have increased year-on-year across all major lending categories, except credit cards. However, the South African consumer credit market remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to TransUnion’s latest overview of credit trends. Origination […]
The FSCA will unveil a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies early next year to help protect consumers, according to a report by US-based financial news service Bloomberg. The rules will establish how trading in […]
The FSCA will unveil a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies early next year to help protect consumers, according to a report by US-based financial news service Bloomberg. The rules will establish how trading in […]
The Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (Osti) has rejected a policyholder’s argument that the insurance company should have inspected his property’s roof before providing cover. Following a storm, the insured submitted a claim for […]
The Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (Osti) has rejected a policyholder’s argument that the insurance company should have inspected his property’s roof before providing cover. Following a storm, the insured submitted a claim for […]
Retirement funds should ensure employers are aware of their obligation to pay contributions, even while their employees are absent from duty. This was said by the Financial Services Tribunal when it upheld a […]
Retirement funds should ensure employers are aware of their obligation to pay contributions, even while their employees are absent from duty. This was said by the Financial Services Tribunal when it upheld a […]
Investors found their festive spirits in 2020 despite a raging pandemic. Even with most of the global economy shut because of Covid-19, US stocks recorded their best December monthly return in more than […]
Investors found their festive spirits in 2020 despite a raging pandemic. Even with most of the global economy shut because of Covid-19, US stocks recorded their best December monthly return in more than […]
More than half of adult South Africans support employers making Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory and proof of vaccination to enter public places (vaccine passports), according to a survey by the Centre for Social Change […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a public compliance communication (PCC) that clarifies the requirement to determine whether a prospective client, existing client, the beneficial owner of the client and person acting […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a public compliance communication (PCC) that clarifies the requirement to determine whether a prospective client, existing client, the beneficial owner of the client and person acting […]
Sanlam Life and Savings paid gross death claims of more than R14 billion in the first 10 months of 2021 – 88% higher than in the same period in 2020 – mainly because […]
The inability of police officers to breathalyse a driver who may be under the influence means an insurer has to rely on circumstantial evidence, such as statements from witnesses, to prove intoxication. However, […]
The Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (Osti) has upheld an insurer’s decision to reject a travel insurance claim despite a medical specialist stating that the policyholder might not have been suffering from a pre-existing […]
The SA Revenue Service (Sars) will introduce changes to its systems from 1 March 2022 so that taxpayers who receive income from more than one source, and where one of the sources is […]
