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The concept of “emigration”, as recognised by the Financial Surveillance Department (FSD) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has been phased out with effect from 1 March 2021. This has created even […]
The Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) has released research suggesting that National Treasury’s “two-bucket” proposal, which will allow retirement fund members to access a portion of their retirement benefits for emergencies, will […]
The FSCA’s annual report shows what regulatory action was taken in the past year and the compliance issues that caught the authority’s eye. Debarments The number of debarment orders issued by the FSCA […]
You’re most at risk of becoming a victim of digital banking fraud if you use a mobile device – but the risks are much lower if you use a banking app. And online […]
The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) has once again assured claimants that it has sufficient reserves, including through its reinsurers, to meet all valid claims arising from the unrest that rocked […]
The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) has once again assured claimants that it has sufficient reserves, including through its reinsurers, to meet all valid claims arising from the unrest that rocked […]
The FSCA says it has begun consultations with the life insurance industry to develop solutions aimed at achieving “fair customer outcomes” for universal life policyholders. The authority said in a statement that the […]
The FSCA says it has begun consultations with the life insurance industry to develop solutions aimed at achieving “fair customer outcomes” for universal life policyholders. The authority said in a statement that the […]
The Financial Sector Tribunal has upheld a ruling by the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) that a retirement annuity fund was not liable for the losses suffered by a member when it reduced the […]
The Financial Sector Tribunal has upheld a ruling by the Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA) that a retirement annuity fund was not liable for the losses suffered by a member when it reduced the […]
Levies from the financial services sector contributed R837 million (2020: R827m) to the FSCA’s revenue of R927m (R926m) in the year to the end of March 2021, according to the authority’s annual report. […]
Levies from the financial services sector contributed R837 million (2020: R827m) to the FSCA’s revenue of R927m (R926m) in the year to the end of March 2021, according to the authority’s annual report. […]
The Financial Sector Tribunal has given the FAIS Ombud a dressing down for failing to apply her mind to an application by an FSP and its representative to have a complaint brought against […]
The Financial Sector Tribunal has given the FAIS Ombud a dressing down for failing to apply her mind to an application by an FSP and its representative to have a complaint brought against […]
Sanlam Life and Fedgroup Life have become the latest life insurers to be fined by the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) for not complying with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). Earlier this year, […]
Sanlam Life and Fedgroup Life have become the latest life insurers to be fined by the SA Reserve Bank (SARB) for not complying with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). Earlier this year, […]
The financial, insurance and real estate sector has seen highest number of liquidations in the year to date – even exceeding those in the hard-hit accommodation and catering sector. This is according to […]
