Despite two decades of growing regulation, administration costs have fallen sharply, leaving more retirement contributions invested for members.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life cover is generally perceived to be appropriate for married couples and family breadwinners. The direct marketing company, Olico, has however now found that the most common buyer of life assurance is not […]
When can an employer claim against an employee’s retirement fund? How is the deduction determined, and is it legal? Can a pay-out be delayed as a result of money owed to the employer? […]
In the current tough economic times, and as financial pressures increase, fraudulent claims are a major challenge to the short-term insurance industry. In order to address this, insurers rely more and more on […]
– Ensure appropriate qualification for the applicable financial product One of the frequent questions we receive around the new Fit and proper Determination (Board Notice 194 of 2017) is whether or not a […]
– Ensure appropriate qualification for the applicable financial product One of the frequent questions we receive around the new Fit and proper Determination (Board Notice 194 of 2017) is whether or not a […]
“My DOFA date is 1st August 2016. Is my deadline to pass the Regulatory Exam 30 June 2019?” Moonstone receives many queries about the deadline for Regulatory Exam requirements. To answer this question and all FAIS related […]
Opening a social media account is easy. But, simply opening an account and posting a few updates is not good enough to say that you have accomplished social media. By avoiding some basic […]
