Instant EFT – Payment option can lead to online crime
Last Friday consumers took to online shops to benefit from the Black Friday deals. With the approach of the holiday season even more consumers will make use of online shopping in order to […]
Alexforbes’ pivot to independent advisers starts paying off
Strong retail flows, rising adviser numbers, and expanding support capabilities suggest the group’s push to win over IFAs is beginning to deliver measurable results.
Online learning – What are the benefits?
The world of education has changed dramatically over the last year, with the distinctive rise of e-learning or online learning. But even before the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, there was a global growth […]
Online learning – What are the benefits?
The world of education has changed dramatically over the last year, with the distinctive rise of e-learning or online learning. But even before the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, there was a global growth […]
Provider’s refusal to provide advisers with client information – PPR provides clarity
In one of our recent articles, Whose information is it any way?, the ownership of client information was questioned. In the case at hand a broker requested information from a product provider, only […]
Provider’s refusal to provide advisers with client information – PPR provides clarity
In one of our recent articles, Whose information is it any way?, the ownership of client information was questioned. In the case at hand a broker requested information from a product provider, only […]
Intestate Succession Act – Who is the parent in the true sense of the word?
A parent does not, in the strictest sense of the word, need to be the blood and biological parent of a child to inherit if the child dies intestate. This, Timeslive reports, was […]
Intestate Succession Act – Who is the parent in the true sense of the word?
A parent does not, in the strictest sense of the word, need to be the blood and biological parent of a child to inherit if the child dies intestate. This, Timeslive reports, was […]
Overcoming challenges keeping advisers up at night
The word “entrepreneur” is defined as: a person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk of a business. From this definition, it is clear that most financial advisers are entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur […]
Overcoming challenges keeping advisers up at night
The word “entrepreneur” is defined as: a person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk of a business. From this definition, it is clear that most financial advisers are entrepreneurs. Being an entrepreneur […]
Exchange control relief – ASISA welcomes suspension of ambiguous notice
In a media release last week, ASISA welcomed the public consultation process on the classification of inward listed instruments. This follows the statement issued by National Treasury, the SARB and the FSCA announcing […]
Exchange control relief – ASISA welcomes suspension of ambiguous notice
In a media release last week, ASISA welcomed the public consultation process on the classification of inward listed instruments. This follows the statement issued by National Treasury, the SARB and the FSCA announcing […]
Lapsing of licences – FSCA’s guidance notice provides clarity and requirements
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has identified a recurring trend where financial services providers fail to comply with section 11(2) of the FAIS Act and/or abuse section 11(1)(d) of the FAIS Act […]
Lapsing of licences – FSCA’s guidance notice provides clarity and requirements
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has identified a recurring trend where financial services providers fail to comply with section 11(2) of the FAIS Act and/or abuse section 11(1)(d) of the FAIS Act […]
Big Data – Black Hole or Opportunity
By Jan Wegelin and Neil Summers In recent months many of us have had to adopt a different rhythm to how we live and work. We changed the way we shop to online, […]
Big Data – Black Hole or Opportunity
By Jan Wegelin and Neil Summers In recent months many of us have had to adopt a different rhythm to how we live and work. We changed the way we shop to online, […]
Exchange control relief – Authorities suspend Exchange Control Circular 15/2020
In a media statement on Tuesday, National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced their intention to review Exchange Control Circular 15/2020 issued by the […]
Thinking of lapsing your licence? – FSCA guidance notice provides critical information
Another tragic fallout resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic is that a number of FSPs may be considering closing down. The FSCA published a Guidance Notice to assist such entities in complying with all […]
