The Prudential Authority has withdrawn its liquidation bid after progress on depositor repayments, but Ithala is still unlicensed and cannot resume deposit-taking.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on both the health care system and the economy. The lockdown enforced by the South African government has, furthermore, prevented many South African businesses […]
No doubt, most readers will heave a sigh of relief that this is not yet another Covid-19 related article. The link between disciplinary and debarment hearings appears to be a major minefield for […]
Covid-19 has certainly changed the thinking about life annuities significantly. Guaranteed products fell from grace during the time of positive returns, with living annuities making up the bulk of sales. The strong market […]
Last week the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced another interest rate cut by 50 basis points, the fourth rate cut since the start of 2020. While this is good news for borrowers, and those […]
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa recently held and facilitated a Webinar on “Retirement Fund Contribution Options in the time of COVID-19,” and it is now freely available to employers, retirement funds and […]
The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa recently held and facilitated a Webinar on “Retirement Fund Contribution Options in the time of COVID-19,” and it is now freely available to employers, retirement funds and […]
Moving to level 3 will mean that most sectors of the economy will reopen on the 1st of June. However, the reopening of South Africa’s economy after COVID-19 lockdown comes with strict requirements. […]
Moving to level 3 will mean that most sectors of the economy will reopen on the 1st of June. However, the reopening of South Africa’s economy after COVID-19 lockdown comes with strict requirements. […]
The phased reopening of South Africa’s economy after COVID-19 lockdown comes with strict requirements. Every business will have to adhere to detailed health and safety protocols to protect their employees, and plans will […]
On more than one occasion we have pointed out the importance of staying connected with your client. But what are the digital marketing Do’s and Don’ts for financial advisers, especially in the time […]
On more than one occasion we have pointed out the importance of staying connected with your client. But what are the digital marketing Do’s and Don’ts for financial advisers, especially in the time […]
The good news is that Regulatory Examinations can be conducted under specific conditions again. Until further relaxation of lockdown regulations, Moonstone will deliver the Regulatory Examinations at the FSP’s own venue (a minimum […]
The good news is that Regulatory Examinations can be conducted under specific conditions again. Until further relaxation of lockdown regulations, Moonstone will deliver the Regulatory Examinations at the FSP’s own venue (a minimum […]
Joint Communication 2 issued on 21 April 2020 sets out the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South African Reserve Bank, Prudential Authority (PA) and Financial Intelligence Centre (Authorities) position concerning the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Joint Communication 2 issued on 21 April 2020 sets out the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South African Reserve Bank, Prudential Authority (PA) and Financial Intelligence Centre (Authorities) position concerning the COVID-19 pandemic […]
The Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS) published its annual report, showing an increase in calls received, but a decrease in actual complaints registered. Although the statistics for 2019 demonstrate a decrease in complaints, […]
Since the announcement of the Level 4 Lockdown restrictions and the publication of the requirement that businesses that perform essential or permitted services need to register themselves as such with the Companies and Intellectual […]
