Retirement Fund Contribution Update
Some sweeping changes will take effect from 1 March 2016. The Taxation Laws Amendment Act No. 25 of 2015 that was published in Government Gazette No. 39588 on 8 January 2016 confirms the changes to the tax […]
FSCA licenses most crypto provider applicants – as enforcement tightens
The rising number of investigations and inspections underline a shift from registration to active supervision.
Are the Proteas Blooming again?
Despite claims from the England side that they would be fully motivated for the final test at Centurion, it soon became evident that the extra edge they displayed in the first three tests […]
RE Deadline for Local and Foreign FSPs
Candidates are required to successfully complete the applicable level 1 Regulatory Exam by 30 June after expiry of 24 months from the date of first appointment as representative. In practical terms, this means that those […]
Healthcare Commission Increase
The Council for Medical Schemes announced a 9.6% increase in the maximum commission payable to registered healthcare brokers. This puts them on par with government employees who also receive increases way above the […]
Rights of Homeowners Association
You bought property in a security estate managed by a Homeowners Association (HOA.) The property was expensive but in your mind an investment in your future. However, personal financial constraints have made you […]
FSP Contractual Obligations
Employers will have to ensure that they have all their ducks in a row once the Financial Sector Regulation Bill is passed. There are two aspects, in particular, where the new legislation will […]
Appeal Board Halves Debarment Period
An appellant received an early Christmas box on 24 December when he appealed successfully against a five year debarment for failing to meet the personal character qualities of honesty and integrity. The FSB debarred […]
Where to now, Proteas?
The ticking time bomb which threatened since the departure of stalwarts like Smith, Kallis and Boucher finally exploded. Losing our number one spot in the world rankings came as no surprise. My colleague, […]
Moonstone/Webber Wentzel Regulatory Update Workshops 2016
The following topics will be discussed in more detail: The impact of the Financial Sector Regulation Bill on your business The FSR (Twin Peaks) Bill will change your regulatory landscape and your Regulator. […]
Actions flowing from Binder Thematic Review findings
The review focused on 4 main areas: Compliance of binder agreements with regulatory requirements Governance and oversight of binder arrangements Reporting systems and access to information; and Binder fees paid to non-mandated intermediaries […]
The importance of proper record keeping
The Buthelezi determination by the FAIS Ombud, signed on 12 January 2016, highlights again the need for accurate record keeping and the dangers inherent in not completing an application form fully whilst at the client. […]
RDR General Status Update on Investments
The information contained in the update published in December is divided into seven “Themes”. This article provides a summary of some of the points discussed in Theme 2: Investments. At the end of the […]
Testing Times
Michael Vaughn, the former English skipper, has some interesting views in the Telegraph on the important third test between England and the Proteas at the Wanderers. Anderson and Broad will be very intimidating […]
Issues after the sale of a Brokerage
The issue of accountability for an omission was covered in a FAIS Ombud determination issued on 8 December 2015. It also provides insight into what happens in this regard after the sale of a business […]
RDR Update on Short-term Insurance
Theme 4 of the recently published RDR General Status Update by the FSB expands on items discussed in the RDR Phase 1 Status Update document, published a few weeks earlier. Key stakeholder feedback and […]
Debarment of Representatives – now and post FSRA
The current provisions in the FAIS Act, 2002 and the procedures that have been adopted and applied by FSPs, and to some extent by the FSB, regarding the debarment of representatives have led, […]
Proposed Amendments to Competency Requirements
The proposals concerning competency requirements under the new Fit and Proper regulations, published in December 2015, include the following: Experience It is proposed that, in order for a person to be approved as a […]
