Strong engagement, clear records of advice, and a culture of ethics can help F&I professionals build trust and improve customer outcomes.
Registered credit providers should note that the long-anticipated credit life insurance regulations will come into effect on 10 August 2017 (“Commencement Date”). On 9 February 2017, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, published the […]
The use of data, and protection of confidential client information, will play an extremely important role in the future of financial advisers in South Africa. Whilst it makes good sense to invest in […]
In December 2016, National Treasury (NT) with the support of the Financial Services Board (FSB) published, for public comment, proposed amendments to the Regulations made under the Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 (“LTIA”) and […]
Talks are currently underway to increase the obligations of the Short-term industry in respect of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is the body responsible for identifying the […]
We were advised by the Independent Dealer Association (IDA) of an entity who is apparently making unauthorised use of its logo and FSP number. The IDA and IDA Risk Management confirmed that it […]
This is the title of an article, published on 13 July 2017, on research conducted in the UK by the International Longevity Centre. The research finds that clients who received financial advice from 2001 to […]
Recent research conducted by Econex, a leading firm in competition economics, paints a different picture to that portrayed in the NHI White Paper on healthcare in South Africa. In a research note published […]
The necessity for a process to ensure that those who fall foul of the fit and proper requirements are not allowed to practice was never in question. In particular, the bad apples need […]
All National Credit Regulator (“NCR”) registrants, including credit providers, credit bureaux, debt counsellors, payment distribution agents and alternative distribution agents are obliged to pay their annual registration renewal fees by 31 July 2017. The payment […]
“Our tale is of a rather sobering scenario that should urgently be considered by those planning for the Garden Route’s future […] in this possible future, fires would rage with abnormal intensity, seriously […]
Extract from a recent blog by Troy Penney, who works for SuiteBox in Sydney, Australia, If you and your business are in a profession that charges a fee or a commission for exchange […]
A reader recently wrote: I provide training on behalf of a registered medical scheme to accredited brokers on medical scheme benefit options, underwriting and processes. I recently attended a broker training session at the […]
We would like to add our congratulations to the following top eight entrants who have successfully advanced to the second round of this year’s FPI Financial Planner of the Year Award. Craig Torr, […]
Following numerous enquiries for clarity on the implications of the recent Constitutional Court judgment regarding the correct accounting treatment of medical schemes members’ personal savings accounts (MSA), the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) […]
In the early days of “The Pill” the UCT rag magazine, Sax Appeal, reported on a new book by the Pope titled: “The pill’s grim progress.” No doubt, the same scepticism accompanies the […]
The case of Takaful: an interest-free participation-based insurance system It is difficult to believe that in this modern world, with all the technology at its disposal, financial product providers sometimes reverts to antiquated […]
In a recent Appeal Board case, the FSP appealed against the FSB’s decision to debar her for five years. One of the grounds she raised was that her secretary failed to inform her […]
