Allan Gray’s data finds that advisers making heavier use of offshore solutions often have higher client balances and stronger inflows.
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 […]
“The Prudential Authority (PA) and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) (jointly referred to as the Authorities) have received requests for clarity in respect of the perceived regulatory inconsistency in the application of […]
A recent article by BDO South Africa highlighted the importance of financial soundness for institutions with contractual obligations to investors. The question that the boards of insurers should be asking themselves is whether […]
In 2016 the Johannesburg High Court ruled that a living annuity does not form part of a spouse’s estate for purposes of calculating the accrual claim. This ruling has now been overturned by […]
A volatile financial climate has seen many South African pensioners in living annuities looking to increase their withdrawals to cover current cash shortages. However, retirement income specialist, Just, advises strongly against this, recommending […]
The latest Regulations in terms of the Disaster Management Act set out specific measures that employers are required to take to protect their employees in the workplace from COVID-19. According to the Level 4 […]
