FSB Circular 10 on REs
There will no doubt be some very clever calculations done, based on the statistics contained in this circular. It never ceases to amaze me how some people can spend hours dissecting these figures […]
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.
How Ritchie McCaw let his team down.
Ritchie McCaw goes into the All Black changing room to find all his team mates looking a bit down. “What’s up guys?” he asks. “Well Ritchie, to be honest we’re having all sorts […]
We are Stardust
(I attached links to the songs mentioned in the article to help set the mood while you read) Woodstock was a “happening”, to use a buzz word of those times. In the words […]
Compliance Consultation Service
When one suspects a serious ailment, or is diagnosed with one, it is common practice to obtain a second opinion. The same approach should apply in the financial services industry. It is extremely […]
All Blacks Victory March Stopped
Hats off to the Aussies for a very gutsy performance against the All Blacks. Hopefully Higginbotham will have his bottom severely kicked for kneeing and head butting McCaw. Loved this snippet in the […]
Can the Wallabies do it?
Not one article on this subject gives the Aussies any chance of stopping the victorious All Blacks, on their relentless march to a new record winning streak. It is fearsome, that one side […]
The last wishes of Alexander the Great:
On his death bed, Alexander summoned his generals and told them his three ultimate wishes: 1. The best doctors should carry his coffin; 2. The wealth he has accumulated (money, gold, precious stones…) […]
FSB On-Site Visits
On Monday we discussed the functions of the FSB’s FAIS Compliance Department in an article by the same name. We indicated where they get information which leads to further action, including on-site visits […]
FSB/Inseta Rewrite Workshops
I found the following information on the Inseta website: The FSB announced a further extension to the deadline for the Level 1 Regulatory Exams for those candidates who wrote before 30 June 2012, […]
Did the Crime fit the punishment?
Further to last week’s article Bark without Bite?, we expand on the closing sentence which read: “ We are not propagating stricter censure for transgressors, but merely asking that a uniform standard be […]
Super Sevens
What a joy it was to see the Blitsbokke perform so well over the weekend. The game against the All Blacks clearly showed that they have no hang-ups, or hangovers, from their previous […]
Binder Agreement Workshops
If the current state of bookings is an indication of what will happen in the Currie Cup, the Lions are going to retain their title hands down. The first session in Johannesburg was […]
FAIS Compliance Department
The functions of this department is to handle complaints and enquiries, and institute regulatory action where required. In a presentation at the FAIS Annual conference in July, it stipulated the following sources from […]
Rent a Licence
The latest determination by the Ombud again concerns an investment in Sharemax. The Ombud ordered the respondent to buy back the shares at the price it was sold to the complainant. An interesting […]
Binder Agreement Workshop – Content Positioning
The following is a brief summary of what the workshops will entail. Binder Agreements: What are the practical ramifications for my practice? The publication of the new Binder Regulations on 23 December 2011, […]
Get the Bigger Picture
We still receive many enquiries from candidates who are at their wits ends, having attempted to pass the exams on several occasions. What is particularly sad is when they share what this does […]
