Most FSCA levies will rise by 3.2%, but retirement funds face a 15% increase in the OPFA levy, and charges are introduced for some entities.
South Africa’s hopes of a semi-final place at the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup looked dismal after their fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl was washed out last […]
The recently published FSCA guidance note makes it very clear that the days of “tick a box” compliance is over: It will be extremely difficult to comply with the general competence requirements without […]
In a recent FIN24 article Barry Ritholtz shares “9 things people in finance should never say”. He mentions that some of these phrases sound smart, but falls apart upon closer inspection. The article […]
In a recent FIN24 article Barry Ritholtz shares “9 things people in finance should never say”. He mentions that some of these phrases sound smart, but falls apart upon closer inspection. The article […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
