COVID-19 Response – Start by meeting daily
Chances are good that you are currently worrying about how you will keep your team synchronised and productive while they work from home. The knee-jerk response by many leaders is to try and […]
Behaviour outperforms income in financial well-being measure
The Franc Wealth Index finds that financial planning, emergency savings, and consistent investing are most closely associated with stronger financial outcomes.
Retail Distribution Review (RDR) discussion documents – feedback dates extended
In a recent FSCA Communication the FSCA acknowledges the impact of the Corona virus on South Africa in general and the financial services industry specifically. As a result, the dates for submissions of […]
COVID-19: Moonstone’s business update
As a result of the President’s announcement of a total lockdown, our Dedicated Response team has implemented more aggressive components of our Business Continuity Plan to further assist in the containment of the […]
COB, Product specific training and CPD – What is the impact of COVID-19?
In the FSCA’s latest communication guidelines were provided with regards to various regulatory requirements and deadlines. These include training and qualification requirements: Class of Business (COB) Training ● COB deadlines that were due […]
FSCA provides clarity on REs – Impact of COVID-19 on regulatory requirements
In the midst of individuals scurrying around, trying to understand how the 21 day lockdown will impact on them, the FSCA provided guidance on various arrangements in respect of submission of statutory returns and fit […]
Where does the National Lockdown leave FSPs?
Annexure B to the supplementary regulations published in respect of the National Lockdown includes the term “Insurance services” in the list of essential services. This term is unfortunately not defined anywhere further in […]
COVID-19 – What to consider when working remotely
The way we work has in the past week or two been turned on its head. Many of us have been asked to work from home and team leaders suddenly need to deal […]
COVID-19 – Individual actions will determine SA’s mortality rate
Individual South Africans can influence the COVID-19 mortality rate by doing all they can to slow down the spread of the virus. According to healthcare actuary Shivani Ranchod this is an “all-hands-on-deck” scenario […]
COVID-19 – Individual actions will determine SA’s mortality rate
Individual South Africans can influence the COVID-19 mortality rate by doing all they can to slow down the spread of the virus. According to healthcare actuary Shivani Ranchod this is an “all-hands-on-deck” scenario […]
Investment value fluctuations – Financial adviser can assist with management of fear
In a recent ASISA media release, Leon Campher, ASISA CEO, shares that although South Africa is feeling the heat generated by the COVID-19 market turmoil, it is important to remember that the country […]
Tough times brings tough measures for the financial services industry
As governments are rolling out tougher measures to halt the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic, criminals are taking advantage of the ensuing anxiety to defraud victims online. The sudden increase in remote […]
State of disaster – Financial Adviser has critical role to play
The declaration of a national state of disaster by President Ramaphosa on 15 March 2020 has shaken the entire country to its core and will hopefully mobilise all South Africans to work together and take […]
Impact of COVID-19 on regulator – FSCA announces precautionary measures
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures in the interest of containing the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect their staff, the sector and to support Government […]
Impact of COVID-19 on regulator – FSCA announces precautionary measures
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures in the interest of containing the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect their staff, the sector and to support Government […]
Premium collection by intermediaries – Compliance deadline extended
The FSCA has just released their response to comments received on the published draft Exemptions from the STIA and LTIA Regulations. In addition, the FSCA also published the following two exemption notices which […]
Premium collection by intermediaries – Compliance deadline extended
The FSCA has just released their response to comments received on the published draft Exemptions from the STIA and LTIA Regulations. In addition, the FSCA also published the following two exemption notices which […]
COVID-19 – Measures Implemented by FAIS Ombud
As a result of the COVID 19 virus, the Office of the FAIS Ombud has also implemented measures to limit the spread of the virus in an effort to protect both employees and […]
