The Authority says the penalties reflect the financial benefit gained from unlawful conduct and the harm to clients – handing 30-year debarments to several Banxso executives.
“The Conduct Standard for Banks is the first step towards rolling out a comprehensive market conduct regulatory framework for the banking sector. The main objective of the Conduct Standard is to introduce requirements […]
Over the last three months education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of online learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. Yes, we have entered an era where online […]
Over the last three months education has changed dramatically, with the distinctive rise of online learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. Yes, we have entered an era where online […]
Advertisements are likely to be the most regular contact consumers have with companies that offer financial services and products. As a financial services provider (FSP) it is therefore important to be aware of […]
In what Moneyweb terms “…a David and Goliath clash…”, the media has joined the fray in highlighting the matter. While several moving emotional pleas were made, there is also legal action. According to […]
Life may be returning to a semblance of normal as restrictions are eased, but DebtBusters warns that South African consumers would be well advised to avoid falling into pre-lockdown spending habits. DebtBusters’ quarterly […]
One of the legislated objectives of the FSCA is to protect financial customers by providing them with financial education programmes, and otherwise promoting financial literacy and the ability to make sound financial decisions. […]
Social media is important to financial advisors, because more and more people are looking to social media, and the online space in general, for insurance information. Various reports have also revealed that more […]
by Joani van Vuuren, Shane Johnson, Siya Ngcamu of Webber Wentzel In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) considered the interplay between disciplinary inquiries convened under the Labour Relations Act […]
In a note to Moonstone compliance officers, Billy Seyffert, COO of Moonstone Compliance and Legal notes: “These are some of the most important changes since the 2017 F&P changes.” The Financial Sector Conduct […]
The Insurance Act, 2017 (Act No. 18 of 2017) promulgated on 18 January 2018, repealed and replaced all the prudential and licensing requirements that were contained in the Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 52 of […]
The Moonstone Business School of Excellence (MBSE) offers various accredited qualifications that will meet your Fit and Proper requirements and the good news is that you still have time to start your studies […]
On 19 June 2020 the Minister of Finance published Government Notice 684 in GG 43347 which contained a number of proposed amendments to the Schedules to Financial Intelligence Centre Act. Interestingly, short-term (non-life) insurers have […]
On 19 June 2020 the Minister of Finance published Government Notice 684 in GG 43347 which contained a number of proposed amendments to the Schedules to Financial Intelligence Centre Act. Interestingly, short-term (non-life) insurers have […]
The legislation that aims to promote the protection of personal information processed by public and private bodies and seeks to balance the right to privacy against other rights, such as access to information, […]
Considering the just announced POPIA “go live” date, Ilze Luttig Hattingh of Novation Consulting, advises on seven things you can do to kickstart your POPIA compliance project – even during a worldwide pandemic: […]
An article in Moneyweb titled OUTsurance pays out Covid-19 business interruption claims notes that the direct insurer, contrary to its counterparts on the intermediated side, will be paying such claims from clients that […]
