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.
Allianz Risk Barometer 2019: Business interruption and cyber risk top South African corporate concerns According to the 2019 Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber incidents now trigger the same level of corporate concern as business […]
Allianz Risk Barometer 2019: Business interruption and cyber risk top South African corporate concerns According to the 2019 Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber incidents now trigger the same level of corporate concern as business […]
Business or commercial insurance? – Advisor’s duty to ensure clients are correctly covered The conundrum of business vs commercial vehicle insurance is once again showcased in one of the most recent determinations issued […]
Business or commercial insurance? – Advisor’s duty to ensure clients are correctly covered The conundrum of business vs commercial vehicle insurance is once again showcased in one of the most recent determinations issued […]
Experience taught us that a low-cost offer should be treated with suspicion and a no-cost one with even greater circumspection. There are exceptions, though. Softbyte Computers announced last week that Moonstone subscribers can […]
Experience taught us that a low-cost offer should be treated with suspicion and a no-cost one with even greater circumspection. There are exceptions, though. Softbyte Computers announced last week that Moonstone subscribers can […]
“Financial Technology (FinTech) has become an increasingly popular phenomenon, with people familiarising themselves with crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin, SAFcoin and many others. The main issue with all these currencies is that they operate […]
The recently published FSCA Second Quarter Bulletin 2018/2019 provides feedback on the FSCA’s regulatory update session at the recent Institute of Retirement Fund Association Conference. The directive is based on the general principle […]
– Interesting high court judgment This rather sensational headline greeted readers of the Star newspaper on December 14, 2018. But does this reflect the real findings of the KZN High Court? A careful reading of […]
Despite what people think, Twitter continues to maintain its status as a popular social media platform. The latest statistics show that there are 500 million Tweets sent each day, that’s 6 000 Tweets every […]
The Information Regulator in SA published the final Protection of Personal Information (POPI) regulations on 14 December 2018. The purpose of the POPI Act is to ensure all South African institutions conduct themselves in a […]
The importance of an in-depth client financial needs analysis is once more highlighted in a FAIS Ombud investigation, ruling and settlement. A financial needs analysis should not just be a tick box exercise; […]
Regulatory changes have a huge impact on the content of the Regulatory Exams. The latest FSCA FAIS Notice that comes into effect on 1 February 2019 is no exception. Candidates need to take careful note […]
Financial Planner of the Year shares tips – Behavioural science leads to better returns In a recent Business Report article, Janet Hugo Financial Planner of the Year, shares how behavioural finance can be […]
PFA guidance notice no. 8 of 2018 – How to apply the default regulations by retirement funds As a result of several enquiries on the application of the Default Regulations by retirement funds, […]
ASISA statistics on fraudulent claims – Spike in dishonest death claims Although there was a decline in the number of irregular claims the value of the fraudulent and dishonest claims was almost the […]
In the December issue of MoneyMarketing, Jonti Osher and Dino Zuccollo, Section 12 fund managers of Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management give an overview of the current Section 12J market. Section 12J was introduced […]
