Building Successful Virtual Relationships
As we, as South Africa, enter our second year of Covid along with our pandemic technology responses, new ways of working and heightened screen time, how do we define business success in this […]
FATF sharpens focus on virtual assets as SA faces next evaluation
A targeted review of virtual-asset oversight coincides with South Africa’s fifth-round evaluation, which will examine the effectiveness of its financial-crime controls.
The grinch that stole your credit score
While the famous “Grinch” had its own personal reasons for avoiding the festive season and Christmas cheer, an individual’s credit score need not feel the same if managed properly notes Ayanda Ndimande, Business […]
CMS Annual Report 2019/20 – Industry faces serious sustainability challenges
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) released its 2019/20 Annual Report on Tuesday, revealing a concerning view of the medical schemes industry which experienced a slight increase in the total number of medical […]
CMS Annual Report 2019/20 – Industry faces serious sustainability challenges
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) released its 2019/20 Annual Report on Tuesday, revealing a concerning view of the medical schemes industry which experienced a slight increase in the total number of medical […]
Report highlights impact of Covid-19 on household finances
Towards the end of November 2020, the Momentum/Unisa Household Finance Insight Report for 2020 was released. A specific analysis was done to estimate the impact of Covid-19 and the lockdown on household finances […]
Report highlights impact of Covid-19 on household finances
Towards the end of November 2020, the Momentum/Unisa Household Finance Insight Report for 2020 was released. A specific analysis was done to estimate the impact of Covid-19 and the lockdown on household finances […]
Local CIS industry sees record net inflows despite Covid-19 woes
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) recently released the Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry statistics for the quarter and year ended September 2020. South African investors committed R57 billion in net […]
Local CIS industry sees record net inflows despite Covid-19 woes
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) recently released the Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry statistics for the quarter and year ended September 2020. South African investors committed R57 billion in net […]
Draft Conduct Standard published for CIS Managers
A draft Conduct Standard, setting out both the principles and fit and proper requirements that CIS managers must comply with on an ongoing basis, was released by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) […]
Draft Conduct Standard published for CIS Managers
A draft Conduct Standard, setting out both the principles and fit and proper requirements that CIS managers must comply with on an ongoing basis, was released by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) […]
FAIS Ombud Annual report highlights the need for TCF
During the 2019/2020 financial year the Office of the FAIS Ombud received a total of 8835 new complaints – a reduction of 5.23% from the 9323 received during the 2018/2019 financial year and […]
FAIS Ombud Annual report highlights the need for TCF
During the 2019/2020 financial year the Office of the FAIS Ombud received a total of 8835 new complaints – a reduction of 5.23% from the 9323 received during the 2018/2019 financial year and […]
Non-traditional data – Impact on the provision of financial services in South Africa
At the end of November 2020, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published a research report on the impact of Non-traditional (Alternative) Data on the provision of financial services in South Africa. “Alternative […]
Fit and Proper requirements – FSCA publishes proposed amendments for comment
Since the implementation of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, 2017 on 1 April 2018, various exemptions were issued to deal with new requirements. According to the FSCA certain provisions […]
Fit and Proper requirements – FSCA publishes proposed amendments for comment
Since the implementation of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, 2017 on 1 April 2018, various exemptions were issued to deal with new requirements. According to the FSCA certain provisions […]
Tis the season to be jolly – FSCA publishes various regulatory updates
There are actually three certainties in this world: Death, taxes and major regulatory updates in December every year, as the industry starts winding down for the silly season. One of these is the […]
Tis the season to be jolly – FSCA publishes various regulatory updates
There are actually three certainties in this world: Death, taxes and major regulatory updates in December every year, as the industry starts winding down for the silly season. One of these is the […]
