From 1 March, new frameworks will impose expanded due diligence and information-exchange obligations on exchanges, custodians and banks.
This article was first published in January 2015. In view of recent discussions about the importance of this function under the proposed new Market Conduct Framework, we republish it in abbreviated format to […]
Angelique wrote: In order to be fit and proper we need to have the relevant experience, passed the required FAIS regulatory exam and have a qualification recognised by the FSB. If the qualification […]
Following on from Monday’s article on changes to the definitions of “complainant” and “complaint”, Alan Holton provides some of the more practical insights you will need to consider when amending your Complaints Management […]
A recent article in Times Live contained some interesting views on the impact of the Protection of Personal Information Act, once it comes into effect. Telemarketing expert and CEO of the Marketing Association […]
The FSB website contains a fair number of FAIS Notices regarding individuals and others who were granted exemptions from complying with certain regulatory requirements. Some of the examples listed include: Fees Payable to […]
The situation in Burkina Faso has turned into a coup d’état, as we thought was likely. On the morning of Thursday, September 17, a military official announced on television that the army, acting […]
It is anticipated that the Financial Sector Regulation Act of 2015 will become effective next year. Much emphasis will be placed on how you manage complaints. It will be an important barometer of […]
The Moonstone Regulatory Exam Centre in Durban, situated in the Musgrave Centre, will only remain in use until 29 September as a result of major renovations to the centre. The new Durban venue, which will […]
Geplaas met die vriendelike toestemming van Van der Spuy en Genote. Jy was in ‘n motorongeluk betrokke en jou mediese fonds het jou mediese kostes gedek. Op advies van jou prokureur het jy […]
The “Draft Market Conduct Framework” contains an example of a short-term claim to show how the new format, under Twin Peaks, will allow the Regulator to act in a more pre-emptive manner. The […]
The FSB published a Guidance Note on the Interpretation and Application of Section 13(1)(c) on 24 June 2015. This document has specific bearing on “…authorised financial services providers who wish to conduct financial […]
Twenty one years on, and our fledgling democracy is still in the process of adapting to the real, modern world. Quite often, legislation is enacted with the best of intentions, only to achieve […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) published Circular 54 of 2015 which contains details of the framework and principles to allow the introduction of Low Cost Benefit Options (LCBOs) within the medical schemes […]
Published with the kind permission of Van der Spuy & Partners Your agreement is signed, sealed and delivered! You know that in the agreement a non-variation clause stipulates that no variation or consensual […]
Proposal I in the RDR draft document (see link below) provide for the inclusion of specifically identified forms of referrals and leads in the regulatory framework as a form of financial intermediation. It […]
Bloomberg reported late on Tuesday, September 8 that JPMorgan has decided to eject Nigeria from its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM). Justifying its decision, the investment bank stated: “Investors who track the GBI-EM […]
Keep the first bulb switched on for a few minutes. It gets warm, right? So all you have to do then is … switch it off, switch another one on, walk into the […]
