From funeral policy breaches to crypto non-compliance and weak AML measures, the regulator’s latest report outlines its key priorities – with online harm topping the list.
Two recent articles in Business Day highlight the need for circumspection before implementing the demarcation proposals. The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) pointed out that the affordability of medical schemes is seriously hampered […]
The single biggest reason why I enjoy a South African victory over an Australian side, more than one over the English, is that the Aussies are usually much more competitive. I was fortunate […]
Barbara Kiviat*, a former Time staff writer, noted in an article last year on the global financial crisis that the jury is still out on what exactly happened, and who is to blame, […]
This call by Breytie before the match turned out to be accurate, but the match was won out wide by a rampant All Black side against a shell-shocked Australia. The pace was frenetic […]
Factions are forming for and against the opposition Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord)’s plan to force a referendum. The main fault line, unsurprisingly, is between Cord and the ruling Jubilee coalition of […]
Rauf Aregbesola of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has won re-election as governor of Osun State in the south-west. Mr Aregbesola won over 56% of the almost 700,000 votes cast in the […]
The Registrar of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) will allow CIS managers to create new funds, known as “side pockets”, to host African Bank Investment Limited (ABIL)’s debt instruments. The move seeks to assist […]
From enquiries we receive it appears that there is much confusion about qualification requirements for the appointment of key individuals. Much of this stems from the so-called transitional period before 2010 when allowances […]
A recent article posted on Bizcommunity provided a summary of the amendments to the National Credit Act which was published on 19 May 2014. The amendments aim to provide added protection for consumers, […]
One can hardly be blamed for looking at the weather forecast, rather than the team selections, for the second round of the Rugby Championship. This line from a Crowded House song keeps ringing […]
The invitation to respond to the proposed demarcation regulations on healthcare products elicited 461 responses, according to Business Day. The proposals may be unconstitutional, and is likely to be challenged in court. If […]
By John Field, CEO FedGroup The recent crisis enveloping African Bank brings to mind the 2002 banking crisis that crippled Saambou – similarly hobbled by risky micro-lending practices. Despite African Bank performing well […]
The Moonstone/Getwine Rugby Championship Challenge Thanks to the unexpected draw in Sydney on Saturday, there were only two winners. André Marais and Deon du Toit will be given the choice of sharing the […]
When certainty is lacking, people often make assumptions. As we all know, to assume often leads to making an Ass of U and ME. Speculation about what the new regulatory environment will look […]
This Superbru pool is open to all our subscribers. Our sponsor, Getwine.co.za, will deliver a mixed hamper of six wines to the weekly winners, and the overall winner will receive a further six […]
I recently spoke to a broker in the North-West Province who only conducts short-term business, but is also licenced for several other categories. This is quite common – many of those who applied […]
In the space of the last eight weeks we saw seven determinations against one FSP, and it is likely that there is more to come. The total in fines meted out by the […]
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