Nigeria – Monetary policy instruments left unchanged
The first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting led by the new governor, Godwin Emefiele, was held on July 22. As at the May MPC meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), all […]
From stronger retrenchment safeguards to the inclusion of gig workers under formal labour protections, proposed amendments could redefine the future of work for millions of South Africans.
The first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting led by the new governor, Godwin Emefiele, was held on July 22. As at the May MPC meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), all […]
What happens to the commission of intermediaries who resign, or whose contracts with product providers are cancelled? The latest FAIS Ombud newsletter contains an example which throws some light on the subject. Ombud […]
Last week we commented on a request for public response to a “Technical Report on the Consumer Credit Insurance Market in South Africa”. One of the proposals concerns regulating the pricing of CCI. […]
This line from “The sound of music” applies equally well to those who have written the level 1 REs on several occasions and failed. It may be wise to stand back, review what you […]
I want to take you back to 17 May this year. The Sharks recorded one of their finest victories ever on this day when they broke the SA drought against the Crusaders in […]
The office of the FAIS Ombud published its fourth determination against a financial advisor on Friday. In essence, it found that, in four all instances, the losses suffered by investors resulted from clients […]
The FSB provided the following guidelines for RE candidates who wish to appeal: Candidates have the right to lodge an appeal in respect of the regulatory examination. Appeals are directed at the content […]
On Thursday, I had to swallow my words when JP Duminy and the tail-enders batted South Africa to a match-winning first innings total. This was followed by the bowlers, spearheaded by Dale Steyn, […]
This Elton John song came to mind when I read two publications on retirement planning last week: “Who’ll walk me down to church when I’m 60 years of age/When the ragged dog they […]
Negotiations between Mali’s government and northern separatists kicked off on in Algiers on Wednesday, July 16. There has been no sign that a rapid resolution of the Malian issue can be expected. The […]
Business Day recently published the views of some prominent players in the healthcare industry in response to the draft demarcation proposals published by the national treasury recently. “…some proponents of regulation — such […]
The National Treasury (NT) and Financial Services Board (FSB) requested public comment for the proposed amendments to Insurance Binder Regulations issued under the Short-term and Long-term Insurance Acts published in Government Gazette No. […]
Well, I thought to myself, if this Kiwi team wants to take its name from the Highlands of Scotland, they had better live up to the glorious past they choose to represent. The […]
A reader recently queried whether the FSB is entitled to request documentation from a non-licensed entity: I have a small business where we book appointments for Financial Consultants to meet with new prospects. […]
A recently published article on SA Government Online addresses public concerns “…fuelled by rumours that Government will take away people’s hard-earned pensions and prevent them from accessing their funds.” “These rumours are based […]
Jake White was upbeat about the fortunes of the Sharks over the next few weeks after his side thrashed a willing Stormers team on Saturday. With limited possession, they managed to score the […]
President Michael Sata returned home over the past week after apparently receiving treatment for an unknown health issue in Israel. While the debate over his actual state of health continues to rage unabated […]
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