Mali – Rocky start to Algiers negotiations
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 […]
New SARS filing feature could mean fewer verification delays
By addressing minor inconsistencies upfront, taxpayers may avoid verification delays and receive refunds sooner where applicable.
Healthcare Product Proposals
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 […]
Proposed Amendments to Insurance Binder Regulations
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. […]
Sharks take on Scots
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 […]
The FSB and Unlicensed Entities
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. […]
Update on Retirement Reform Proposals
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 […]
The long and winding road
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 […]
Zambia – The president, his health, the possibilities, and the contenders
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 […]
Healthcare Draft Regulations a “Death Spiral”
Business Day recently quoted Professor Alex van den Heever, chairperson of Social Security at Wits University as saying that the National Treasury’s latest proposals are “…poorly drafted and threaten to send the medical […]
Credit Insurance under the spotlight
National Treasury and the Financial Services Board (FSB) published a document titled “Technical Report on the Consumer Credit Insurance Market in South Africa”. It called for comment by 30 September 2014 on proposals to address […]
World Cup Mania
When last, if ever, did you experience such a reaction to a sporting event as Brazil’s loss to Germany on Tuesday night? Apart from the record number of tweets, the jokes poured in, […]
DOFA Deadlines
The jury is still out on whether 30 June or 31 December is the final date for representatives appointed in 2012 and 2013, as discussed in Thursday’s Moonstone Monitor. The FSB is reviewing the practical […]
Resignation of Fidentia Curator
A press release by the FSB, following a media briefing on Thursday, discusses the events surrounding the unexpected resignation of Mr Dines Chandra Manilal Gihwala as a curator of the financial services business […]
Risk Profiling in South Africa
Historically risk profiles were used to lead customers to buy specific products. Few of these plans had the actual welfare of the client at heart. Some of the more modern versions are often […]
The Riot Act
The ridiculous controversy around Victor Matfield’s scrum cap was taken to new heights when the Bulls donned their riot squad attire on Saturday against the Stormers. The sharp contrast between their military rugby […]
Central Economy or Just Centralised…?
The Zuma administration cannot shake off the pull of the left President Jacob Zuma elevated the floundering South African economy to centre stage at his State of the Nation speech on June 17 […]
Board Notice 260 of 2014
There appears to be conflicting opinion on whether the following change, announced in this BN, will be applied retrospectively: “(e) the representative must successfully complete the relevant first level regulatory examination by 30 June […]
