Combine POPIA awareness with CPD recognition
The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) comes into full effect from 1 July 2021. This date should come as no surprise to anyone or any business as many Sections of the Act […]
FATF sharpens focus on virtual assets as SA faces next evaluation
A targeted review of virtual-asset oversight coincides with South Africa’s fifth-round evaluation, which will examine the effectiveness of its financial-crime controls.
Impact of emigration law changes on retirement funding provision
Regulations regarding taking retirement funds out of the country when you emigrate changed from 1 March 2021. These changes affect people who have certain types of retirement funding, such as retirement annuities and […]
Escalation of Policy Benefits under Demarcation Regulations
Towards the end of April 2021, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni published the Annual Policy Benefit Escalations regarding the Demarcation Regulations, regulated under section 72 of the Long-term Insurance Act and section 70 of […]
Reversal in fortunes for many local equity funds
A recent analysis by Citywire showed that the top-performing SA equity funds in the first four months of this year were some of the worst performers last year. According to Patrick Cairns, the […]
UK regulator aims to strengthen investment rules to avoid white noise in risk warnings
One of the interesting findings of the recently discussed Momentum Investments and Oxford Risk Noise and Investment Advice Study was that the conventional methods of assessing risk of individual investors, is subject to […]
UK regulator aims to strengthen investment rules to avoid white noise in risk warnings
One of the interesting findings of the recently discussed Momentum Investments and Oxford Risk Noise and Investment Advice Study was that the conventional methods of assessing risk of individual investors, is subject to […]
Financial advice on TikTok – Threat or opportunity for the young?
In a recent article, Nomi Bodlani, head of strategic markets at Allan Gray highlighted the dangers of following financial advice on TikTok. Bodlani also cautioned that the phenomenon has opened the door for […]
Financial advice on TikTok – Threat or opportunity for the young?
In a recent article, Nomi Bodlani, head of strategic markets at Allan Gray highlighted the dangers of following financial advice on TikTok. Bodlani also cautioned that the phenomenon has opened the door for […]
Short-term Insurance trends amongst the super wealthy
The money matters of the super wealthy topped the agenda at the recently held Elite Wealth Conference. The virtual event offered brokers and their clients a fascinating look at the lifestyle of the […]
Short-term Insurance trends amongst the super wealthy
The money matters of the super wealthy topped the agenda at the recently held Elite Wealth Conference. The virtual event offered brokers and their clients a fascinating look at the lifestyle of the […]
Input sought on three finance Bills
“In anticipation of public hearings on the 2020 Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill and Pension Funds Amendment Bill, written submissions are sought by 17 May. With public hearings on the Fiscal Responsibility Bill […]
Input sought on three finance Bills
“In anticipation of public hearings on the 2020 Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill and Pension Funds Amendment Bill, written submissions are sought by 17 May. With public hearings on the Fiscal Responsibility Bill […]
Enforceable undertakings – the new order?
A FSCA media release on 15 October 2020 contained details of the withdrawal of an FSP licence, the debarment of the sole director, key individual and representative for 10 years as well as […]
Enforceable undertakings – the new order?
A FSCA media release on 15 October 2020 contained details of the withdrawal of an FSP licence, the debarment of the sole director, key individual and representative for 10 years as well as […]
SCA ruling might prompt insurers to amend their policies
“A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal, handed down on 13 April 2021, will have a material impact on South Africa’s insurers, requiring them to review their policies,” according to George […]
Update on endorsement of rule amendments of retirement funds
In a recent communication, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) informed the retirement fund industry that it is in the process of finalising the endorsement of (urgent) amendments to rules of funds received […]
Tribunal overturns FAIS Ombud summary dismissal of complaint
The summary dismissal of a complaint by the FAIS Ombud was overturned by the Financial Sector Tribunal in a decision published on 30 April 2021. The complaint was dismissed by the Ombud in […]
