Causal Event Charges Challenged – Part I
We recently came across an example of just how loaded the dice are against clients wishing to effect section 14 transfers. When requesting a quote for such a transfer, the client was informed […]
ConCourt judgment in Capitec vs SARS clarifies important VAT principles
The decision addresses the recovery of VAT on payments made under loan cover provided free of charge.
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National Credit Act Card Online
Moonstone Business School of Excellence offers the National Credit Act (NCA) Course for: Intermediaries in the Motor industry who are Finance and Insurance brokers (F&I). Industry providers of personal loans, HP agreements, credit […]
Buying a Business?
Financial advisers wishing to buy or sell businesses in South Africa are very much in the dark as to how to go about doing it, and very little support is available. Centurion Market […]
Women in the Financial Services Industry
In The Ascent of Money, Niall Ferguson tells the human story about the evolution of the world’s financial system, noting that “the ascent of money has been essential to the ascent of man.” […]
Hospital Cash Plans in Demand
In response to an enquiry from one of our compliance officers, we conducted research on information published on these products that appear to be problematic to government. Finmark Trust conducted two studies: In […]
POPI and the FSP – Part II
On Monday we discussed the rationale behind the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI” or “the Act”), some important definitions and the role of the information officer. This article deals […]
Cats or Canes?
The panel of New Zealand rugby experts in last night’s discussion on the final of the 2016 Super Rugby displayed a lot of respect for the Lions, but were unanimous in their view […]
Compliance Becomes a Boardroom Issue
This is the title of an article by Tyler Nunnally and Paul Resnik of Finametrica which was published in the June newsletter of the National Society of Professional Compliance. “Financial services firms face […]
PWC Economic Crime Survey 2016
We may have lost our top world rankings in a number of sports, but this survey shows that we are more than holding our own when it comes to economic crime. The study, […]
POPI and your FSP Part I
Despite a lot of early fanfare, little mention was recently made of this important piece of legislation which is bound to impact on each FSP. This overview is, by its nature, very brief […]
Objects in the rear view mirror
Those who know the Meatloaf song, knows that it continues: “…may appear closer than they are.” Enquiries to the FSB regarding the current state of the Retail Distribution Review indicated that draft regulations […]
The Journey Towards Greater Client Centricity
By Florence de Vries It is no secret that, in a few years’ time, only today’s general insurance game-changers will be left standing. Research shows that today’s insurance customer is discerning, time-poor and […]
Ackers, the Gambler
At this stage of the Super Rugby competition, the words of the Don Schlitz song, made famous by Kenny Rogers, come to mind: You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when […]
CMS Guidance for 2017
The Council for Medical Schemes’ “Circular 48 of 2016: Guidance on benefit changes and contribution increases for 2017” contains the requirements for the assessment of the benefits and contributions for 2017. Apart from […]
Cost Estimates of Twin Peaks
A huge amount of documentation was published last week by the National Treasury, providing an update on its views on feedback on the Financial Sector Regulation Bill. One document reported the findings of […]
2017 Budget for Regulatory Exams
A number of our corporate clients are in the process of planning for 2017, and have made enquiries as regards the regulatory exams. Cost Increases In the nearly six years we have only […]
