Debarment – 3 critical steps to comply
The FSCA’s Guidance Notice 1 of 2019 clarifies the requirements for debarment as described in Section 14(3) of the FAIS Act with which an FSP must comply when debarring a person. It is […]
Investors kept buying despite first-quarter market sell-off
South African investors committed R51 billion to collective investment schemes in the first quarter of 2026 despite heightened market volatility.
Debarment – 3 critical steps to comply
The FSCA’s Guidance Notice 1 of 2019 clarifies the requirements for debarment as described in Section 14(3) of the FAIS Act with which an FSP must comply when debarring a person. It is […]
How social media played a key role in the #Knysnafires
Social media is becoming an increasingly important dynamic in disaster response; one that the authorities must engage with in order to remain current. This is particularly important given the potential for both intentional […]
CPD – Moonstone newsletters approved for CPD hours
The Fit and Proper Determination requires that certain individuals obtain a specified number of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours within an annual 12-month cycle between 1 June and 31 May of a specific […]
Knysna Fires of 2017 – How to minimise the risk and learn from the disaster
On 7 June 2017, Knysna and the Eden district municipal area were engulfed by one of the worst wildfire disasters in South Africa’s history. The disaster caused more than R2 billion worth of damage […]
Getting debarment right the first time – Important considerations when debarring a person
On 1 April 2018, the debarment process under the FAIS Act was amended by the FSR Act 9 of 2017. In terms of section 14(3) of the FAIS Act, a FSP must, before […]
Long Term Ombud Annual Report – Reflection on the Ganas/Momentum case
The Momentum/Ganas case, which caused a public outcry in November last year, was one of the matters discussed in the Long Term Ombud’s Annual report. According to Ron McLaren, Long Term Ombud, there […]
Proposed levies on Financial Institutions – FSCA requests comments
According to Pam Saxby of Legalbrief Policy Watch, the FSCA has called for input by 21 June 2019 on proposed levies for the 2019/20 financial year to be imposed on a raft of affected institutions. […]
New ASISA Retirement Fund Standard – Enabling review and comparison of charges on products
Members of umbrella retirement fund solutions will be able to assess the total impact of charges on their individual retirement benefits from next year October, when members of the Association for Savings and […]
To retire financially independent – Lessons from Comrades athletes
Yesterday, the world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon race took place. After months of preparation, runners from around the world embarked on the 89 kilometre Comrades Marathon. And what a race it was. Local […]
CPD – Make sure your activities are accredited
Last week the FSCA published FSCA Communication 2 of 2019 to provide further guidance to FSPs, key individuals and representatives regarding compliance with the continuous professional development requirements. The communication also included questions […]
The Trust Dilemma – Earn CPD hours when you attend
Did you know? You will receive 5 CPD hours on completion and successful pass of the final assessment when you attend Moonstone’s Trust Dilemma training. Yes, the course is accredited by the FPI […]
The Trust Dilemma – Earn CPD hours when you attend
Did you know? You will receive 5 CPD hours on completion and successful pass of the final assessment when you attend Moonstone’s Trust Dilemma training. Yes, the course is accredited by the FPI […]
Artificial Intelligence – Friend or foe?
The world of technology has evolved over the last few years. First, we watched movies on television, now we stream in via the internet. In the same way, we are increasingly adapting to […]
FSCA News – Website down as a result of maintenance
There will be planned maintenance of ICT systems, starting on Friday 7 June 2019 at 17:00, until Sunday 9 June 2019 at 20:00. This means that all ICT services, including the FSCA website, will not be accessible during […]
FSCA News – Website down as a result of maintenance
There will be planned maintenance of ICT systems, starting on Friday 7 June 2019 at 17:00, until Sunday 9 June 2019 at 20:00. This means that all ICT services, including the FSCA website, will not be accessible during […]
CPD – FSCA answers your questions about non-compliance
It is critical for everyone to familiarise themselves with the answers to some very relevant and important questions. Let’s focus on a few responses from the FSCA: What happens if the FSP/ key […]
