Employers urged to nudge workers to track their retirement progress
Many employees know how much they are contributing but not whether it will deliver a sustainable income.
Bonitas’ dispute with Medscheme heads to court
Bonitas’ decision to change administrators comes amid a CMS investigation and High Court proceedings involving its former service provider.
Honouring obligations, securing futures: a guide to managing family support
Balancing ‘Black Tax’ with your own financial security is possible through clear boundaries, strategic planning, and professional guidance.
CMS steps in as Discovery Health begins recovering pharmacy overpayments
Discovery Health is engaging affected members individually after a processing error led to some pharmacy claims being paid beyond Above Threshold Benefit limits during 2025.
Matric results row rolls into 2026 as Regulator digs in
Despite a decisive High Court loss, the Information Regulator is pushing on with an application for leave to appeal as the DBE confirms matric results will again be published in newspapers.
Three paths, one milestone: how MBSE’s ACFP shapes financial planning careers
From a shipbuilding director to a career-changer at 40 and a junior adviser navigating cross-border portfolios, MBSE’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning equips diverse professionals with confidence.
Banks and dealerships can’t hide behind fine print
Consumers can now claim directly against banks for faulty vehicles, while a major used-car dealer faces fines and refunds, signaling tougher enforcement of consumer rights.
Draft FIC directive proposes detailed location reporting
Accountable institutions will have to provide comprehensive information on the location of their operations when registering with the Financial Intelligence Centre.
OUTsurance expands trading options with A2X secondary listing
OUTsurance will join South Africa’s alternative exchange from January, giving shareholders an additional platform to trade its shares with lower fees and extra liquidity, says A2X CEO Kevin Brady.
Ombud case highlights risk of mismatched annuity advice and implementation
Consumers must understand product terms and ensure documentation accurately reflects agreed guarantees and beneficiaries.
Start the year strong: how advisers can help clients reset their insurance foundations
Momentum Insure’s chief actuary, Rudolf Britz, urges advisers to guide clients through an annual insurance review in January – a simple yet powerful step to protect goals, reduce worry, and enable financial growth.
FSCA licenses most crypto provider applicants – as enforcement tightens
The rising number of investigations and inspections underline a shift from registration to active supervision.
Global, ambitious, ready: how top achievers navigate MBSE’s PGDip
Top achievers from Moonstone’s Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning show how the programme builds professional judgement, technical depth, and career clarity.
SARB softens exchange control rules, but barriers for non-residents remain
The Reserve Bank has partially reversed its exchange control changes, removing tax-clearance requirements for some non-resident income flows. However, restrictions on rental income and directors’ fees remain in place.
Ensure you understand exclusions in business all-risks policies
A drone listed on a policy wasn’t insured for its main purpose. This case is a reminder that exclusions can cancel out the protection you think you’ve bought.
Sanlam launches prepaid funeral cover for irregular-income earners
Clients can pay upfront for three, six, or twelve months of cover, offering an alternative to monthly debit-order policies.
NCC’s list of vanishing online suppliers swells to 95
The National Consumer Commission has added 38 untraceable businesses to its warning list, underscoring the growing scale of consumer harm from rogue online suppliers.
Avoid the January debt hangover: experts share festive spending tips
Experts urge South Africans to plan, set budgets, and prioritise essentials to enjoy the holidays without starting the year in debt.
