POPI and your FSP
Despite a lot of early fanfare, little mention was recently made of this important piece of legislation which is bound to impact on each FSP. This overview is, by its nature, very brief […]
SARB ramps up 3% inflation goal – Godongwana insists on due process
The Reserve Bank’s repo rate cut by 25bps to 7% signals the start of a more accommodative cycle as inflation remains firmly under control.
Levy Reminder
By now you should have received invoices for the FSB levy and one for the FAIS Ombud. If you have not, it may be that your contact details at the FSB are incorrect. […]
Application for Liquidation of Saxum Insurance
On 12 October 2016, the Registrar for Short-term Insurance launched an urgent application in the Johannesburg High Court to place SaXum Insurance Limited (SaXum) under final liquidation. The application is scheduled to be […]
How millennials are shaking things up – The 2016 world insurance report*
“Hi @VelocityInsurance. I’ve had it with @TheBestInsuranceCompany. I want to buy a comprehensive insurance package for my car from you. DM me for details.” This tweet is not atypical of what you’re likely […]
Thank you Proteas
Posing with Faf du Plessis at the start of the tournament is as close as Steve Smith got to the trophy. Photo: Gallo Image I was chatting to my colleague Billy Seyffert this […]
Nearly R1 billion in fraudulent claims thwarted
Claims fraud statistics for 2015 released in September by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) reveal that while the number of cases of fraud and dishonesty uncovered almost halved (from […]
Debarment after suspension
A recent Appeal Board decision contained a number of interesting comments regarding the withdrawal of a licence and debarment of a FSP. Background The appellant’s licence was withdrawn as a result of non-payment […]
Proposed Amendments to Tax Free Savings
The late publication of draft regulations for Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) on the National Treasury’s website means that there are only 10 days left for comment from the industry, according to Pam […]
Will the Boks surprise us like the Proteas did?
Last night’s victory over the team we most love to beat will be remembered for a long time. We did not really expect any great cricket in the series, but yesterday’s match was […]
Reinsurance Regulatory Review Position Paper
This document, published on 9 September proposes to: Set out the final reforms on how to best achieve the objectives of insurance supervision, i.e. to promote the maintenance of a fair, safe and […]
FIC Guidelines
The Financial Intelligence Centre published PCC36 which provides clarity on the obligations of accountable institutions and other persons assisting clients in making use of the 2016 Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (2016 SVDP) which […]
Adviser liability for Investment Returns
A number of advisers have expressed concern that they may be held liable for unsatisfactory investment returns. This is understandable, given the wide interpretation that can be attached to the “due care and […]
Cheika se jakkalsdraaie
As jy nie sterk is nie, moet jy slim wees, sê ons in Afrikaans. In die Aussie weergawe hiervan moet jy “slim” met “slinks” vervang. Die Aussie breier se nuutjie, om sy plaasvervangerbank […]
Know your product’s exclusionary clauses
Your client advises that she has just bought a new car and wishes to insure it. Her current vehicle is to be sold, but she would like to keep it covered on her […]
Hospital Insurance and GAP Cover
The concern that the Medical Schemes Council (MSC) has with certain types of health insurance, stems from the underlying principles of specifically “Hospital” insurance. A recent article by Dr Bobby Ramasia, Principal Officer […]
The Future of Compliance
The basis of mutual trust, which is a cardinal principle of insurance and assurance, also applied to the relationship between financial services product providers and the regulatory authorities up to the end of […]
Update on Registration of Hedge Funds
In February 2015, the Minister of Finance declared hedge funds as collective investment schemes with effect from 1 April 2015. All South African hedge fund operators were required to apply for registration in accordance with […]
