Discovery Health has abandoned recovery action against more than 16 500 members, agreeing to absorb up to R170 million in overpaid ATB claims after sustained pressure from MediCheck,
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures in the interest of containing the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect their staff, the sector and to support Government […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures in the interest of containing the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect their staff, the sector and to support Government […]
The FSCA has just released their response to comments received on the published draft Exemptions from the STIA and LTIA Regulations. In addition, the FSCA also published the following two exemption notices which […]
The FSCA has just released their response to comments received on the published draft Exemptions from the STIA and LTIA Regulations. In addition, the FSCA also published the following two exemption notices which […]
As a result of the COVID 19 virus, the Office of the FAIS Ombud has also implemented measures to limit the spread of the virus in an effort to protect both employees and […]
Given the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in South Africa, and in support of government’s decision to stop any public gathering of more than 100 people; the organising committee for Money Smart Week South […]
The spread of the coronavirus led to the closure of schools and universities and the cancellation of face- to-face workshops and seminars. With only 72 days to go, now is the time to […]
Costa Economou, convenor of the Retirement Matters Committee of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, says that many people do not consider the time it takes to earn the money needed to fund […]
The Investec GIBS Savings Index for SA, started three years ago, has become an important barometer and measure of savings levels in the country. Toward the end of last year, Investec also released […]
The Financial Intelligence Centres recently published Draft Public Compliance Communication 108 (PCC 108) with the objective to provide clarity on certain practical application issues relating to the on-boarding of a client in terms of Chapter 3 […]
Researchers at Stellenbosch University have come up with a novel approach in how we tackle retirement provision. It looks at the here and now, rather than make guestimates about an uncertain future. At […]
If potential clients are seriously considering appointing you as their financial adviser, they will often look to platforms like LinkedIn, which is where they form a first impression of you. Building your LinkedIn […]
“Coronavirus is yet to test the rules of medical schemes,” Michelle David, Director at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc recently stated in an article where she weighs in on the implications of […]
About 70% of the approximately 12 million cars on South Africa’s roads are not insured. Insurers have therefore welcomed the government’s proposal, announced in the recent Budget speech, to make third-party insurance compulsory for […]
Money Smart Week South Africa 2020 will take place from 23 to 28 March. In a recent tweet the FSCA asked: “What will you be doing to help improve financial literacy and help build a […]
With less than 80 days before the end of the current CPD cycle, now is an opportune time to take stock, and action, if required. As you are no doubt aware, certain categories […]
A recent determination by the Financial Services Tribunal concerned the PFA’s order to release withdrawal benefits to employees. The employer challenged this decision as it originally withheld the benefits based on a disciplinary […]
