The regulator will refer Banks Act findings to the Prudential Authority and reconsider action against Charl Coetzee in light of additional information.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Short-Term Insurance market was on a strong growth trajectory, increasing by a solid 4.3% in insurance premium volumes, between 2018 and 2019. However, similar to the […]
2020 has been a tough year and many people are looking for ways to decrease their expenses. Many have considered it, and some have already cancelled their car insurance to ease the financial […]
As a result of increasing concerns that consumers are potentially experiencing poor outcomes emanating from the sale of add-on insurance policies at point of sale through motor dealerships or as part of vehicle […]
COVID-19 has impacted our everyday lives, from how we socialise, how we shop and even how we bank. According to health recommendations, one of the most effective ways to contain the current COVID-19 […]
On 17 November, the Cape High Court delivered a rather damning blow to the insurance giant’s hope of escaping liability under the business interruption clause, specifically as it relates to losses resulting from […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is calling for comments from accountable institutions, reporting institutions, supervisory bodies and other persons on the draft Public Compliance Communication 110 (draft PCC 110). According to the Consultation […]
In times of crisis, staying focused on the bigger picture is critical. “We too often see investors obsess over fund performance numbers. Yet, there seems to be little cognisance of the fact that, […]
In times of crisis, staying focused on the bigger picture is critical. “We too often see investors obsess over fund performance numbers. Yet, there seems to be little cognisance of the fact that, […]
A reader recently shared an example of one of the problems independent financial advisers face when attempting to provide holistic advice to a client. As often happens, clients have an array of products, […]
A reader recently shared an example of one of the problems independent financial advisers face when attempting to provide holistic advice to a client. As often happens, clients have an array of products, […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), South Africa’s national centre for the receipt of financial data, analysis and dissemination of financial intelligence to the competent authorities, will be hosting various insightful webinars in November: […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), South Africa’s national centre for the receipt of financial data, analysis and dissemination of financial intelligence to the competent authorities, will be hosting various insightful webinars in November: […]
New entrants, African Bank and Discovery Bank, claimed the first and last positions respectively in BrandsEye’s annual South African Banking Sentiment Index. In its fifth year of producing the Index, BrandsEye collected more […]
New entrants, African Bank and Discovery Bank, claimed the first and last positions respectively in BrandsEye’s annual South African Banking Sentiment Index. In its fifth year of producing the Index, BrandsEye collected more […]
Cheaper primary health insurance plans, which offer less cover than traditional medical scheme packages, require an exemption from the Medical Schemes Act by the CMS. In a recent ruling by the appeal board […]
South African short-term insurers and their clients are awaiting two very important outcomes next week: the Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in the Café Chameleon case involving Guardrisk, and the Ma- Afrika case […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently announced the following changes: ● The appointed of Mr Olano Makhubela to perform the functions of the Commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for […]
