The proposed reforms could require significant operational changes for insurers, but industry experts believe they address only part of the problem.
The President has given effect to the 2020 tax proposals by signing three tax Acts into law that will introduce several big new changes for South African taxpayers: The Rates and Monetary Amounts […]
The COVID-19 pandemic turned 2020 into an unprecedented year, leading to changes in the way we live and work. In 2021, some of these trends are likely to continue, reshaping everything from the […]
Adjusted Level 3 Regulations were gazetted on 29 December 2020 and contain further restrictions and stricter penalties for non-compliance with a view to curbing the spread of the virus while retaining a functioning […]
Following the legal certainty it sought on business interruption claims, it is to be hoped that the FSCA will follow the example of the UK regulator in quickly setting guidelines and principles for […]
Given the unprecedented disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, it is no surprise that business interruption and the pandemic outbreak top the 2021 Allianz Risk Barometer, an annual survey on global business risks […]
The global pandemic has caused disruptions to economies around the world. While the most devastating effects of the disease have been the number of infections and deaths, its economic consequences cannot be understated. […]
Client advice records, or the lack thereof, was identified as one of the trends in complaints contained in the latest annual report of the FAIS Ombud A tick-box exercise does not help the […]
“Critics of the report fail to understand the findings. The report DOES NOT say legitimate investigations of wrongdoing is racist because it identified more black wrongdoers, it says, the med schemes have not […]
A Sanlam independently commissioned survey on educational savings in South Africa showed that most participants save under R20 000 for education a year. Once school fees are deducted, that leaves little wiggle room […]
Santam announced today that it will settle valid claims for all commercial policies with contingent business interruption (CBI) extensions in addition to those covered by its Hospitality & Leisure division. This announcement impacts […]
The annual webinar, aimed specifically at Financial Services Providers NOT required to appoint a compliance officer, will be hosted on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. The three-hour session is geared towards the changing “conduct” […]
The annual webinar, hosted by Moonstone Compliance and aimed specifically at Financial Services Providers NOT required to appoint a compliance officer, will be presented on Wednesday, 24 February 2021. The focus of this […]
Whether you are a JSE-listed company, a local coffee shop, or are self-employed and work from a home office, you share a common business goal – to maintain your operational ability and productivity. […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has just published its quarterly report for the period ended 30 September 2020. Tasked with monitoring the financial performance and soundness of medical schemes, the CMS publishes […]
After various delays, including an urgent application to interdict the release, the Section 59 Interim Investigation Report into allegations of unfair racial discrimination and procedural unfairness, intended for release in December 2020, was […]
On Tuesday, 19 January 2021, the FSCA announced that it has finalised its investigation into Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd (MTI) and will share its report with the liquidators appointed by the Master […]
On Tuesday, 19 January 2021, the FSCA announced that it has finalised its investigation into Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd (MTI) and will share its report with the liquidators appointed by the Master […]
