Motorists should understand implications of ‘cash in lieu’ – SAMBRA
Discovery Insure explains its approach when clients are offered cash settlements.
Levy increases for 2025/26 lower than initially proposed
Moonstone’s levy calculator enables FSPs to find out quickly how much they will pay to the FSCA, FAIS Ombud, and Tribunal.
ConCourt judgment widens High Court’s jurisdiction in tax cases
The Court replaces the restrictive ‘exceptional circumstances’ test with a flexible ‘good cause’ standard, creating new forum-choice opportunities.
Building money confidence early: why financial lessons for kids matter
Alexforbes’ new digital storybook helps children to build confidence in saving, planning, and making smart financial choices.
Singles’ Day: what investors can learn from the world’s biggest retail event
Singles’ Day, which takes place on 11 November in China, has grown from a student celebration of self-care into the world’s largest retail event.
SA leads Africa’s insurance market – but execution will define the next wave
Despite high penetration and digital sophistication, local insurers must turn strategy into action, embedding cover, simplifying products, and building ecosystems to capture the continent’s next growth opportunity.
Treasury: 3% inflation target will improve competitiveness but squeeze short-term revenues
Godongwana announces a shift from the 3%-to-6% range to a 3% target with a 1-percentage-point tolerance band, to be implemented over two years.
Hit the ground running in 2026: MBSE COB modules half price
Don’t wait for New Year’s resolutions – build or refresh your competence in financial services with MBSE’s nine COB modules.
OMNI-Risk Return presentations available for downloading
The recordings of the three webinars on the Return can be viewed on the FSCA’s YouTube channel.
Planners as influencers: how to grow reach without losing trust
Marketing and reputation experts urge financial planners to build an authentic online presence to counter misinformation.
Court rules: you must repay the bank even if your car is faulty
If a financed car is defective, your recourse is against the dealer – not the bank financing the purchase.
Labour Court overturns CCMA’s reinstatement of wealth manager
Failing to follow FAIS-mandated policy-renewal procedures and poor record-keeping constituted a serious regulatory breach that justified dismissal.
Adjudicator lacks jurisdiction over unapproved disability policies
Tribunal confirms that only benefits administered by a registered fund fall under the Pension Funds Adjudicator’s jurisdiction.
Risk manager’s restraint of trade remains even while appeal is pending
Allowing an appeal to suspend the restraint would render the firm’s contractual protection meaningless, as the restraint period could expire before an appeal is heard.
Three years that matter: emigration and access to retirement funds
The three-year countdown starts only when SARS formally recognises you as a non-resident – a difference of months can affect access and tax outcomes.
No one is safe: FSCA sounds alarm on a surge in impersonation and investment scams
Fraudsters are increasingly impersonating reputable financial firms and executives to lure investors.
After FATF delisting, can South Africa catch the PAPSS wave – or miss it?
South Africa has a two-year window to leverage FATF delisting and integrate with PAPSS, unlocking faster, cheaper cross-border payments – or risk missing the opportunity.
Treasury concedes on one CIS tax proposal, holds firm on another
National Treasury has withdrawn its proposal that would have triggered capital gains tax when fund managers merge collective investment scheme portfolios.
