Surveys show bleak picture
It should come as no surprise that executives of South African companies are less optimistic today, compared to a year ago. A recent survey by Mercantec reveals the CEOs in the financial services […]
OMNI-CBR will be embedded in new supervisory technology platform
Financial institutions are advised to pause their internal Conduct of Business Return initiatives pending further communication from the FSCA.
FIC and Motor Vehicle Dealers
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has revised Public Compliance Communication 07 (PCC07) to explain the duties of motor vehicle dealers when reporting cash transactions of more than R24 999.99 to the FIC. The Centre […]
Genesis Appeal Denied
LegalBrief Today commented as follows on the outcome of the Scheme’s application for leave to appeal against an SCAS finding. In what a Business Day report says is a decision that has far-reaching […]
FIC announces new registration system
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is preparing to launch a new registration and reporting system called goAML at the end of April 2016. New Registrations The last day for an accountable and reporting institution […]
FICA Inspection Feedback
In 2014, the four major banks were fined a collective R125 million for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls. The Financial Intelligence Centre does not only focus on them, though. FAIS Newsletter […]
Protea selectors face nice dilemma
Imran Tahir’s timely return to form is great news for the Proteas. With spin bowling such an important element in the bowling attack, it is doubly reassuring, given the problems poor old Aaron […]
South Africa Investment Panorama Survey
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FPI Approved Qualifications from MBSE
The Financial Planning Institute provides its members with a list of approved training providers. Moonstone Business School of Excellence (MBSE) is one such provider who complies with the FPI’s requirements in terms of […]
Compliance is no longer about “Ticking the Box”
FAIS Newsletter 19 contains an article on this subject: During November 2015, the Registrar imposed a fine of R150 000 against a FSP for failure to observe section 2 of the Code. The FSP kept […]
South Africa – Budget 2016… some thoughts
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan pulled several rabbits out his Budget hat on Wednesday, February 24, when he delivered the first Budget Speech of his current, second term. However, the rabbit one marked ratings […]
Discount for Burglar Alarm
An interesting case was published in the December Short-term Ombud’s Briefcase. Mr. J submitted a claim against his insurer for contents stolen from his home during a burglary. The insurer rejected the claim […]
Unjustified Fees
The charging of “broker” or “policy” fees (section 8(5) fees) in the Short-term industry appears to be a common occurrence. The Regulator frowns upon unjustified fees, and it will be addressed under RDR. […]
A Greener South Africa
A Greener South Africa – Why opt for nuclear power when Mother Nature already provides the answer in abundance? The January 2016 edition of Country Life carried an article titled Solar Karoo about Kalkbult, near […]
Provident Fund Decision Overturned
An apparently hastily scribbled note from National Treasury titled, Proposal on Postponing the Annuitisation Requirement for Provident Funds for Two Years, confirmed industry concerns that the Taxation Laws Amendment Act, which was promulgated […]
Social Grants and Funeral Insurance Premiums
The government proposes to amend regulations concerning deductions from social assistance grants by making an affordability assessment a prerequisite to entering into any agreement to provide funeral cover to the beneficiary of a […]
Notes on Due Diligence
Failure to conduct a proper due diligence procedure is often used by the FAIS Ombud to find against financial advisers. Advisers involved in property syndications and Ponzi schemes, in particular, often felt the […]
FSB 2015 Annual Report
In response to media speculation about possible reasons for the delay in the publication of its 2015 Annual Report, the Regulator published the following press release: The Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) requires […]
