Cyber Risk – New normal increases vulnerability
A recent study indicates that South Africa has emerged as one of the countries that would embrace fully remote work, with 44 percent saying they want to work fully remotely compared to a […]
COFI Bill approved for submission to Parliament
Omnibus AML/CFT Bill also gets the nod for tabling.
CPD deadline approaching – Reminder: Moonstone newsletters approved for CPD hours
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within an annual 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May of a specific […]
CPD deadline approaching – Reminder: Moonstone newsletters approved for CPD hours
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within an annual 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May of a specific […]
FIC reporting failure guidelines issued
The Financial Intelligence Centre (the Centre) has issued Public Compliance Communication 50 (PCC 50), which provides guidance and clarity on the measures a reporter must take to mitigate the loss of intelligence data […]
FIC reporting failure guidelines issued
The Financial Intelligence Centre (the Centre) has issued Public Compliance Communication 50 (PCC 50), which provides guidance and clarity on the measures a reporter must take to mitigate the loss of intelligence data […]
Positive impact of Covid-19 on medical aid industry
The 2020 Ask Afrika Orange Index® offers insight into consumer behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic within the local South African context. A national representative sample of 16,786 interviews with South African consumers enable […]
Positive impact of Covid-19 on medical aid industry
The 2020 Ask Afrika Orange Index® offers insight into consumer behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic within the local South African context. A national representative sample of 16,786 interviews with South African consumers enable […]
Covid-related insurance claims – The worst is yet to come
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough” – a quote by Albert Einstein that came to mind when I read the latest Short-term Ombudsman’s Briefcase. Policy wording and its interpretation at […]
Authorities note huge increase in illegal investment schemes
In the last few months there has been an increase in public cautions released by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) with regards to dealing with various investment schemes. “The increasing numbers and […]
POPIA 101 – What are the most important aspects that will affect you?
All businesses with employees, customers and suppliers must comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI), which comes into effect on 1 July 2021. According to Wendy Tembedza of […]
Medical Schemes – Broker fees increased
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) recently announced the approval of an increase in the maximum amount payable to brokers in terms of Section 65 of the Medical Schemes Act (131 of 1998). […]
IRMSA ranks top risks and notes shift in consumer behaviour
A scarcity of unified, ethical, and visionary leadership is now the single biggest risk facing the country according to the newly released Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) Risk Report 2021. The […]
Five mistakes financial advisors make on social media and ways to avoid them
As a financial advisor, it is key that you utilise social media as a part of your overall marketing strategy. It not only boosts your engagement with clients, but gives people access to […]
Easter Weekend – Stay safe on (and off?) the roads
With the Easter weekend upon us, we can expect higher traffic volumes, as many of us will be on the roads heading to holiday spots or visiting family and friends all over the […]
FIC guidance on risks related to geographical areas
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued Public Compliance Communication 49 (PCC 49) that provides guidance on certain money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) risk considerations and provides suggested […]
FIC guidance on risks related to geographical areas
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued Public Compliance Communication 49 (PCC 49) that provides guidance on certain money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF) and proliferation financing (PF) risk considerations and provides suggested […]
TransUnion’s Industry Insights Report – Impact of pandemic still very real on consumer credit market
“South Africa’s consumer credit market remains subdued as the pandemic continues to impact household finances,” according to the TransUnion’s Q4 2020 South Africa Industry Insights Report. This in the midst of the just-released […]
