Countdown to POPIA compliance
With less than 100 days to the deadline for public and private bodies to ensure that the processing of personal information conforms to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the Information Regulator […]
Behaviour outperforms income in financial well-being measure
The Franc Wealth Index finds that financial planning, emergency savings, and consistent investing are most closely associated with stronger financial outcomes.
Long-term insurance complaints – What does the Ombud require from insurers?
The Ombudsman for Long-term insurance mediates in disputes between members of the long-term insurance industry and policyholders. As we await the release of the Ombud’s 2020 Annual Report to see the impact of […]
Important changes to Top 3 Rates in Moonstone Investment Indicators
Financial advisers place a high premium on the rates we publish every week, specifically because it can be presented to clients as unbiased and reliable, having been produced since July 2000. The top […]
Divorce and your retirement savings
Although the official statistics for South Africa’s divorce rate during COVID-19 are yet be released, StatsSA, in its 2019 Marriages and Divorces report, found that the divorce courts processed 23,710 divorces. Globally, the […]
Social media financial advice – Dangers to highlight to your clients
A recent phenomenon on the popular social media platform, TikTok, called ‘Fintok’ is causing concern that viewers could be vulnerable to financial misinformation. Many of these videos come across as “get-rich-quick” schemes – […]
Social media financial advice – Dangers to highlight to your clients
A recent phenomenon on the popular social media platform, TikTok, called ‘Fintok’ is causing concern that viewers could be vulnerable to financial misinformation. Many of these videos come across as “get-rich-quick” schemes – […]
Global Money Week highlights economic challenges for young people in SA
Global Money Week (GMW) officially launched on Monday with an event live streamed from Paris featuring a high-level panel of global leaders and public authorities providing key insights on how to advance financial […]
CMS and FPI host webinar on Covid-19 as PMB
The Council for Medical Schemes, in collaboration with the FPI, will host a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 to inform healthcare brokers and members of medical schemes about the latest developments and […]
CMS and FPI host webinar on Covid-19 as PMB
The Council for Medical Schemes, in collaboration with the FPI, will host a webinar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021 to inform healthcare brokers and members of medical schemes about the latest developments and […]
FIC Public Compliance Communication 12A provides guidance on outsourcing of compliance activities to third parties
In June 2020, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) called for comments from accountable institutions, reporting institutions, supervisory bodies, and other persons, as discussed in a Moonstone article titled “Draft Public Compliance Communication 12A […]
PwC identifies macro trends in the future of financial services
The primary role of a traditional bank providing financing and capital is set to be challenged further by non-banks, according to a 2020 PwC’s report, Securing your tomorrow, today – The future of […]
Money Smart Week 2021 – Take care of yourself, take care of your money
Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA) is here. The financial literacy initiative of the National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC), aims to motivate and empower South Africans to become better educated about their […]
Money Smart Week 2021 – Take care of yourself, take care of your money
Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA) is here. The financial literacy initiative of the National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC), aims to motivate and empower South Africans to become better educated about their […]
Investing for education amidst the uncertainty of a pandemic
News reports recently revealed that the cost of attending some of South Africa’s most prestigious schools cost in excess of R300 000 per year for tuition and boarding, with annual increases totalling 5% […]
Parental obligations towards children’s rights
On Sunday we celebrated Human Rights Day, a day of great importance in our young democracy. Of equal importance are the rights of young humans in terms of the obligations on their parents […]
Parental obligations towards children’s rights
On Sunday we celebrated Human Rights Day, a day of great importance in our young democracy. Of equal importance are the rights of young humans in terms of the obligations on their parents […]
FSCA issues second crypto health warning
In a recent press release the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) notes its concern with the increasing volume of crypto assets (cryptos) related losses suffered by financial consumers in the past months and […]
