Treasury takes the next step in financial sector reform.
Financial literacy is not an obligation we can conveniently dump on the authorities – as the direct interface between clients and product providers we have a responsibility to contribute in this regard. The […]
Financial literacy is not an obligation we can conveniently dump on the authorities – as the direct interface between clients and product providers we have a responsibility to contribute in this regard. The […]
The role of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is to review taxpayers’ complaints against SARS and help resolve them through mediation or conciliation. OTO’s CEO, Prof Thabo Legwaila, recently reiterated the importance of fairness […]
The role of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is to review taxpayers’ complaints against SARS and help resolve them through mediation or conciliation. OTO’s CEO, Prof Thabo Legwaila, recently reiterated the importance of fairness […]
According to Patrick Cairns of Citywire “it’s been a tough old time for local fund managers” as the latest Citywire fund manager ratings indicated that South African managers have done noticeably worse than […]
According to Patrick Cairns of Citywire “it’s been a tough old time for local fund managers” as the latest Citywire fund manager ratings indicated that South African managers have done noticeably worse than […]
The important role women play in money matters should not be restricted to one month in a year. Two recent surveys underline just how significant this role is. A snapshot survey of how […]
The important role women play in money matters should not be restricted to one month in a year. Two recent surveys underline just how significant this role is. A snapshot survey of how […]
The importance of evaluating and reassessing a client’s risk, including changes in insurance risks under the COVID-19 lockdown period was one of the topics discussed at the OSTI’s virtual Consumer Webinar. “Elements and […]
The significance of this case in relation to South Africa is that many of the local policy wordings has its roots in the UK. The finding of the High Court on the majority […]
While doing research on developments under the Business Interruption Insurance test trial in the UK, I came across the following prescribed principles for firms regulated by the British Financial Conduct Authority. Whilst many […]
The financial services industry across sectors have responded in various ways to reduce the economic impact of COVID-19. The unprecedented pressure on consumers brought on by the pandemic has also prompted a quick […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have changed the way we interact with each other. Most of us have embraced digital solutions and carried on with our jobs, but in a different manner altogether. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have changed the way we interact with each other. Most of us have embraced digital solutions and carried on with our jobs, but in a different manner altogether. […]
The Office of the FAIS Ombud often receives complaints related to alleged unfair rejection of claims. One of the latest deals with the calculation of a waiting period that may be imposed in […]
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) just published its half yearly long-term insurance statistics. Seldom has there been a better time to reinforce the importance of life assurance than what […]
The Financial Planning Institute (FPI) and the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see these professional bodies work together to help retirement fund members […]
