Debarred representatives – When can a rep be reappointed?
On 1 April 2018, the debarment process under the FAIS Act was amended by FSR Act 9 of 2017. Besides stipulating that an FSP must, before debarring a person, take specific steps, the […]
SARS publishes tax filing deadlines for 2026
The Notice also sets out who does and does not have to submit a tax return.
Changing weather patterns – Are you managing your client’s risks adequately in this regard?
Aon’s 2019 Global Risk Management Survey recently identified challenges organisations face in managing traditional and emerging risks. Aon surveys thousands of risk managers across 60 countries and 33 industries every two years to […]
Higher Certificate in Wealth Management – How is the course structured?
The Higher Certificate in Wealth Management (HCWM) provides an ideal entry point into the financial services industry in various roles, or to kick-start your career in financial planning. How is the course structured? […]
Violent service delivery protests – What is the impact on risk claims?
The state-owned special risks insurer Sasria recently announced that there was an increase in insurance claims due to violent service delivery protests. These claims have contributed to an estimated R1 billion in losses over […]
SA cyber attacks – Major spike causes concern
According to the AON 2019 Global Risk Management Survey, cyber-attacks and data breaches are expected to jump to the third-highest overall risk in 2022. Currently it is listed in the 6th position on […]
FSCA Retirement Funds Supervision Division Workshop – Who should attend?
The FSCA’s Retirement Funds Supervision Division (RFSD) will be hosting an educational workshop that aims to provide guidance for trustees on certain key aspects of the Pension Funds Act, 1956 and the Financial […]
Brand Awareness Survey – Aims to improve CMS’ service levels
The Council of Medical Schemes (CMS) is conducting a survey for medical scheme members and beneficiaries to gauge the level of their awareness regarding the services offered by the CMS to members and […]
Current CPD cycle ends 31 May 2019 – 31 days to go
Have you done enough professional reading, attended conferences as well as courses and lectures to ensure that you have enough hours for CPD purposes? The reality is that there is little more than […]
Higher Certificate in Wealth Management (HCWM) – 10 reasons why you should enrol
The Higher Certificate in Wealth Management (HCWM) provides an ideal entry point into the financial services industry in various roles, or to kick-start your career in financial planning. The HCWM is recognised by […]
The FTSE/JSE All Share Index up over 8.5% – Is it sustainable?
The JSE has had a strong start to 2019 despite net foreign selling. What does that say about the sustainability of the gains? In a recent article on Moneyweb Patrick Cairns discusses the […]
Blame Storming – Latest FAIS Ombud Determination clarifies accountability for wrong advice
In 2017 the FAIS Ombud made a recommendation that a respondent pays R400 000 to a complainant. This outcome was the result of the breach of the General Code of Conduct, specifically in violation […]
Digital transformation – There is no excuse for businesses
Everyone wants to go digital. We know that digital is the future of everything. But which way do we go and what is standing in our way? In recent research studies by the […]
Digital transformation – There is no excuse for businesses
Everyone wants to go digital. We know that digital is the future of everything. But which way do we go and what is standing in our way? In recent research studies by the […]
The Higher Certificate in Wealth Management – A foundation qualification for financial advisors
Just entered the financial services industry? Mapping your financial planning career? Need to obtain a foundation level qualification for Fit and Proper requirements? Want to upskill yourself in an ever increasingly complicated field? […]
Credit card fraud – OBS provides insight into complaints
We recently reported on the Ombudsman for Banking Services’ (OBS) review of the first quarter of 2019 which reported on an alarming increase in credit card fraud. Read: Credit card fraud – Elderly […]
Retirement fund default regulations – Three steps in the right direction
On 1 March 2019, three new regulations on retirement savings came into effect. These default regulations impact three important areas of retirement saving: how a member’s contributions are invested while you are accumulating […]
Retirement fund default regulations – Three steps in the right direction
On 1 March 2019, three new regulations on retirement savings came into effect. These default regulations impact three important areas of retirement saving: how a member’s contributions are invested while you are accumulating […]
