Moonstone’s levy calculator enables FSPs to find out quickly how much they will pay to the FSCA, FAIS Ombud, and Tribunal.
The publication of Board Notice 202 of 2012 brings about very important changes to the definitions of “Annual Expenditure”, “Liquid Assets” and “Management Accounts”, amongst others. This may impact significantly on your financial […]
One of the sad demises of 2012, was the Hayibo website. Their satirical look at current affairs led to them being described as “South Africa’s second-best source of made-up news, after the SABC”. […]
This latest “GrayIssue” from Allan Gray is a well written article inviting clients to: “Make financial planning a priority in 2013” Research from the US1 shows that financial planning is a critical factor […]
This is a follow-up circular to FAIS circular 12/2012 distributed on 7 December 2012. The purpose of this circular is to communicate information regarding the following: Additional information regarding the extension of the […]
Our normal Telematics broadcast will be hosted on the 6th February 2013, from 09H00 to 12H30 at the following 8 venues: Bloemfontein East London Johannesburg Klerksdorp Polokwane Port Elizabeth Pretoria Stellenbosch Special Face-to-face […]
In my opinion, the Black caps never stood a chance due to the failures of its management structures. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) failed the team, and specifically the players, by not providing them […]
A Hayibo.com story With just 9 shopping days left before the world ends in accordance with an ancient Mayan calendar, many holidaymakers are leaving Gauteng early to beat the pre-apocalypse rush to Cape […]
The team takes a break this week. Our sincere thanks to the many readers who broke the mould and joined us on the blog. Dit was toe glad nie so erg nie, was […]
A draft policy document on accreditation for brokers and broker organisations was published for comment by the Council. Please click here to download a copy. Affected parties have until 13 January 2013 to […]
The latest (and hopefully last) determination by the FAIS Ombud in 2012 contains two interesting new developments. The first quirk is that both respondents were ordered to pay the obligatory case fee of […]
The highs and lows of 2012 will differ from person to person. The one thing we will all agree on, is that it was not a boring year. One aspect that stands out […]
By KEN SILKE (B.A. LLB. (UCT) AA Arb, Advocate of the High Court of South Africa One of the prime examples of advisor prejudice is where an Independent Advisor advises a client to […]
Dearly beloved complaints people Please receive into thy electronic memories my contribution to Clem Sunter’s powers of observation. I did it some years ago, but it still holds water in our beloved Sefrica. […]
This circular provides information on the level 1 regulatory examinations. The following aspects are addressed: The extension of the re-write deadline for the RE3 (Key Individual: Category II and IIA) and RE4 (Key […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has established a Compliance Contact Centre to deal with queries related to compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, as amended (FIC Act). A […]
We spoke a lot about referees this past year. I thought it fitting to let them have the last say. They always do anyway, do they not? This is a story by one […]
On 5 December, the first “Notification of Intention to Suspend Authorisation” (NISA) letters were sent to those people who, according to the FSB’s information, failed to write the required regulatory exams at least […]
