In Circular 48, the CMS signals tougher enforcement against exempted insurers, warning that non-compliant branding and failure to notify regulators will attract decisive action.
Following on the publication of the findings of the Health Inquiry released by the Competition Commission earlier this month, the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), regulator of the medical schemes industry, also released […]
Bryte, a proactive business risk specialist, recently released its Q1 2019 Crime Tracker, an indicator of long-term crime trends in South Africa as captured by Bryte’s insurance claims records for the period January to […]
A recent Short Term Insurance Ombud case once again focusses the attention on the importance of disclosing material information at the start of the policy. The client was involved in a motor vehicle […]
October is Mental Health Awareness month – a month during which we should all focus even more on our well-being. With today’s hectic lifestyle, often our work is a source of a lot […]
Are you in the process of planning your training schedule for 2020? Looking for a qualification that could give you an edge in the financial planning industry? Now is the time to consider […]
As part of an assessment of the commitment to conduct standards in the sector, DB & Associates, a management consulting firm operating in South Africa and Australia, held over 100 meetings with the […]
As part of an assessment of the commitment to conduct standards in the sector, DB & Associates, a management consulting firm operating in South Africa and Australia, held over 100 meetings with the […]
Understanding personal behaviour and motivation when investing is important to help clients make the right decision. People who invest are faced with countless decisions about which investments to choose, each with unique risks […]
Understanding personal behaviour and motivation when investing is important to help clients make the right decision. People who invest are faced with countless decisions about which investments to choose, each with unique risks […]
South African hedge fund managers have begun the process of categorising their hedge fund portfolios in line with the provisions of the new Hedge Fund Classification Standard, which was recently introduced by the […]
South African hedge fund managers have begun the process of categorising their hedge fund portfolios in line with the provisions of the new Hedge Fund Classification Standard, which was recently introduced by the […]
The National Stokvel Association of SA (Nasasa) has warned people not to fall for the “quick buck” WhatsApp stokvels scam. According to a media report the scam operates as an alleged ‘savings club’ […]
The National Stokvel Association of SA (Nasasa) has warned people not to fall for the “quick buck” WhatsApp stokvels scam. According to a media report the scam operates as an alleged ‘savings club’ […]
“You must, at all times, take reasonable steps to safeguard the mobile device from loss, damage or theft” – policy wording that a client challenged when her cell phone claim was rejected by […]
“You must, at all times, take reasonable steps to safeguard the mobile device from loss, damage or theft” – policy wording that a client challenged when her cell phone claim was rejected by […]
The financial services industry is a complex industry with terminology, acronyms and legislative terms that the “man on the street” does not easily understand. People working in the industry can quickly get caught […]
The financial services industry is a complex industry with terminology, acronyms and legislative terms that the “man on the street” does not easily understand. People working in the industry can quickly get caught […]
