High Court rules no automatic liability for Eskom in rural house fire
Eastern Cape court rules section 25 claims need credible proof of electricity causing damage.
BHI Trust fallout widens as FSCA bans intermediary for 20 years
The FSCA’s latest action highlights the regulatory risks for individuals who may have been linked to the BHI Trust scheme.
Treasury favours conditional access to retirement pot for retrenched workers
It is also open to discussions on letting members transfer all their vested savings into their retirement and savings components.
ASISA report: ownership gains, management equity lags, new targets raise pressure
The misalignment between the FSC benchmarks and stricter government employment equity targets is set to increase the transformation pressure on life offices and asset managers.
One click to learning: MBSE introduces progressive web app
Students can now access MBSE’s courses and materials with a single click from desktop or mobile, enjoying seamless, on-the-go learning without opening a browser.
Decoding medical plans for your clients
The first edition of our new series unpacks the types of medical plan, who they suit, and why the cheapest option isn’t always the smartest choice.
Luvuyo Burial hit with three more Ombud rulings over unpaid funeral claims
The funeral provider has faced repeated determinations this year after failing to settle valid claims.
New dismissal code recognises small business constraints
The code sets out how dismissals must meet substantive and procedural fairness requirements.
FSCA urges whole-of-market push to combat soaring digital fraud
The Authority signs an agreement with SABRIC and the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service to enable a faster system-wide response to scams.
Old Mutual lifts earnings by 29% on strong markets and underwriting gains
Results from operations rose 16% to R4.94bn in the six months to June, boosted by a 71% surge in Old Mutual Insure’s contribution.
Impersonation scammers target TCEPMA and iFX Brokers
The FSCA also cautions against dealing with Hlalani Rocken Nkuna, who markets trading signals but is not authorised.
Tax amendments under fire for squeezing out revenue at the expense of growth
Industry stakeholders say poorly consulted proposals risk undermining investment, savings, and innovation.
Draft Bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in your unit trust investments
Proposed amendments could undermine the tax-efficient compounding that makes a collective investment scheme an attractive investment vehicle.
Provisional curator to advise on future of medical scheme
The curator will assess Sizwe Hosmed’s finances and recommend whether it should merge, be liquidated, or continue.
Client’s ‘substance-induced’ U-turn fails to convince Tribunal
The client initially swore to non-consent, but in a second affidavit he said drugs clouded his memory, insisting he was present when the policies were initiated.
Influencers in the tax net: SARS clarifies approach to digital income
Remuneration extends beyond cash payments – products, services, and travel perks must also be declared as taxable income.
Sanlam’s new business up 7% as insurance and inflows offset flat life sales
The net result from financial services grew by 20% to about R8.08bn, with general insurance the standout in the six months to the end of June.
Navigating double taxation agreements in retirement planning
DTAs shape the taxation of lump sums and annuities. This is what financial advisers can do to preserve clients’ retirement benefits.
