Female Demerit System
In the world of romance, one single rule applies: Make the woman happy. Do something she likes and you get points. Do something she dislikes and points are subtracted. You don’t get any […]
Beefed-up SARS might stave off R20bn in tax increases in 2026
An inflation-linked rise in the general fuel levy will in no way be sufficient to plug the revenue hole left by scrapping the two VAT increases.
FSB Workshops for 2012
Registration for the FSB workshops opened at 09h00 today. Most of these will be telematic broadcasts, similar to those held last year. We were asked to assist with the distribution of DVDs for […]
FSB Levies for 2012/2013
The FSB announced the levies payable for 2012/2013 in Board Notice 101 of 2012 last week. My colleague, Paull Lawrence, updated his levy calculator with the latest data. This can be used to […]
Blood on the tracks
My favourite author, Ian Rankin (of Inspector John Rebus fame), named many of his books after song titles of the Rolling Stones. I copy him this week by using the title of one […]
Exemption from writing level 1 RE before 30 June
The FSB published Board Notice 102 of 2012 last week providing an extension to certain licence category FSPs. Our compliance division provided the following synopsis: This board notice provides for an exemption for […]
TODAY is Registration D-Day
TODAY is the last day to register, should you wish to write before the end of June. There are 3 easy ways to register: Online: click here Telephonically: 021-888 9796 Fax: download and […]
Springbok Team: What the Past Coaches Think
The Springbok match 22 has been selected to face England in the first test in Durban on Saturday. Here’s a list of the 22, along with comments made by some past Springbok coaches. […]
FSB and Ombud levies announced
The proposed increase in levies is between 8% and 10%. The announcement from the FSB, prior to it being gazetted, also contains guidelines for those who intend leaving the industry. My colleague, Paull […]
Ekstra Afrikaanse RE voor Keerdatum
Moonstone het op versoek van die FSB nog ‘n eksamen beskikbaar gestel vir diegene wat voor die einde van Junie in Afrikaans wil skryf. Die datum van die eksamen is 29 Junie, en […]
RE 1 and RE 5 Question Placement
If you read the preparation guide issued by the FSB, you will know that there are four levels of questions: Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis The first two are mostly shorter, requiring less time […]
Stand by your men…
I was convinced that Dolly Parton originally sang this song, but Google informs me that it was Tammy Wynette. Who am I to judge such a lovely pair? Tony in Durban het my […]
In Toronto….
I saw a bumper sticker on a parked car that read ‘I miss South Africa’. So I broke the window and took the radio and left a note that read, ‘I hope this […]
Credits and Competence
RE Credits Over the last two weeks we received a number of enquiries from readers regarding the regulatory exams and credits. How many credits do I need to to qualify to write the […]
One week left to register
Friday, 15 June, is the final day to register in order to write before the end of June. We scheduled extra exams on Saturdays to accommodate as many late comers as possible. This, […]
Super 15 Surprises
Na ek Donderdag se berig in die Moonstone Monitor weer gelees het, besef ek net weer hoekom rugby vooruitskouings en weervoorspellings so baie in gemeen het. Nes jy dink jy ken al die […]
Registration deadline for June
The last day on which one can register to write before the end of June is ten days from today, on 15 June. Those who have not yet registered is cutting it extremely […]
An Irishman in Paris
Murphy, a furniture dealer from Dublin, decided to expand the line of furniture in his store, so he decided to go to Paris to see what he could find. After arriving in Paris, […]
