Donald Trump’s tariff threats shook global markets in 2018 and 2019, leaving investors grappling with volatility and uncertainty. Here are the lessons for investors as an unpredictable economic climate looms.
The Registrar of Financial Services Providers withdrew the licence of Premier Life (Pty) Ltd (‘Premier’) to act as a financial services provider. The withdrawal prohibits the company from conducting business as a FSP […]
The first Moonstone Brass Tacks workshop, on binder agreements, will be hosted later this month. This no-nonsense, apply-what-you-learn workshop intends setting the new standard in terms of content, cost and applicability. Who will […]
We received several enquiries about these workshops from readers. Please can you advise if you have any news regarding the workshop in respect of the RE 5 on the complexity of the Questions […]
This research, conducted in February this year, was prompted by growing concerns that the legislative framework as represented by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act of 2004 (FAIS) is placing a heavy […]
We plan to run the first of our “Brass Tacks” workshops in October. Feedback from readers indicate that they are swamped with invitations to workshops and training sessions. The aim of some of […]
A woman takes her 16-year-old daughter to the doctor. The doctor says, “Okay, Mrs. Jones, what’s the problem?” The mother says, “It’s my daughter, Debbie. She keeps getting these cravings. She’s putting on […]
T20 World Cup – Super Eights – the weekend preview As expected Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland and Zimbabwe were eliminated from the tournament, so no surprises as we progress to the next phase. The […]
With the Super Eights looming, the Proteas are poised in an ideal position to stake their claim for the World T20 trophy. A clinical performance against a Zimbabwean side and a comprehensive beating […]
No English dictionary has been able to explain the difference between the two words COMPLETE and FINISHED, in a way that’s easy to understand. Some people say there is no difference between COMPLETE […]
Enforcement of the FAIS Ombud’s determinations appears to be a problem, particularly from a consumer perspective. What recourse do consumers have when those ordered to make good, elect to ignore the instruction? An […]
The National Treasury released two technical discussion papers on promoting household savings and reforming the retirement industry. These papers, numbered B and C respectively, are titled Enabling a better income in retirement, and […]
Gedurende die tydperk van 23 Julie tot 19 Augustus 2012 is die magtiging van 240 Finansiële Diensverskaffers (FDV) opgeskort. Die redes was: nie-betaling van heffings en die nie-indiening van voldoeningsverslae en/of finansiële state. […]
Sport24 reports that Jebb Sinclair and fellow loose forward Tyrone Holmes both appeared before the SARU committee on Tuesday after receiving red cards for punching in their team’s loss to the Sharks in […]
The T20 World Cup is now seen as one of the flagship events of the international cricketing calendar, rather than just a bit of fun. Michael Vaughan expects knowledge of sub-continental pitches to […]
The Association for Savings and Investments South Africa (ASISA) announced this week that a new fund classification standard has been finalised and approved for implementation on the 1st of January 2013. The new […]
When you hear Liverpool fans sing “You’ll never walk alone”, rest assured that you can join in when it comes to applying the principle of fairness in the financial services industry. The judgment […]
