A living will (best not copied)
Although very applicable, this living will may not conform to the requirements set out above: I, _____, being of sound mind and body, do not wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial […]
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.
Living Wills
The article below comes from a newsletter distributed by Sentinel Trust, and was written by Gordon Stuart: From time to time I do get asked about a living will and whether it is […]
Taking Stock of Springbok Rugby Part 2
Let’s just pause for a moment and ask WHY I am in such awe of this team. Well, consistency has never been a problem for the All Blacks but they have something as […]
Bark without Bite?
The latest finding by the FSB’s Enforcement Committee (EC) will no doubt raise an eyebrow or two, given the promise of harsher treatment promised in July this year. A short-term provider transgressed Section […]
CPD Postponed
Board Notice 163 of 2012, published on 3 October 2012, effectively postpones continuous professional development “until further notice.” Readers are reminded to be wary of providers offering workshops claiming that attendance will attract […]
School quiz
My apologies to those born too recently to get this one. Google SABreweries if you need a clue. In response to a question at the recently held Zimbabwe Inter High Schools Quiz, Goromonzi […]
Taking Stock of Springbok Rugby Part 1
After watching the All Blacks literally “blitz” the Boks in the 2nd half of Saterday’s test – a “home” game for the Boks AND at high altitude (something that used to be a […]
Insurance: Advisors vs Clients
This article, first published in the Van der Spuy and Partners newsletter, provides an objective, legal perspective on the obligations of the two parties involved in an insurance contract. Your newly gained knowledge […]
Brass Tacks Workshops
These three-hour workshops cover the following topics: Binder Agreements: what are the practical ramifications for my practice? The Outsourcing Directive: are your administration fees legal? Market practices relating to payment of fees: what […]
How not to come second
How sad is this? The caption that came with this picture reads: He was the only athlete in the 100 metres, but was placed second. A future Protea, by any chance?
Tax Imperatives Seminar
Readers in Cape Town and surrounds are cordially invited to attend this seminar, on 17 October, arranged by Walkers Attorneys in Cape Town. Of particular interest to readers may be the fact that […]
FIC Registration
On 19 September, The FIC sent a notice to Financial Services Providers (FSPs) who had not yet confirmed their registration details in terms of section 43B of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. […]
Hallelujah!
Leonard Cohen’s song of the same name contains the following lines: “Baby I’ve been here before/I’ve seen this room and I walked this floor” The question is: in which room, and on what […]
Proteas: Déjà Vu?
Another ICC tournament and the Proteas are yet again on the brink of the ejection edifice. (The word PME comes to mind – editor) Australia thumped the Proteas yesterday. Perhaps a little payback […]
Just another brick in the wall?
Thanks to Roché C. for submitting this. A female CNN journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had been going to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem to pray, twice a day, […]
The War of the RA Roses
The Professional Provident Society (PPS) announced in a media release last week that, from 1 October, the PPS RA (underwritten by Sanlam) will be closed for new business, as well as for new […]
Premier Life licence withdrawn
The Registrar of Financial Services Providers withdrew the licence of Premier Life (Pty) Ltd (‘Premier’) to act as a financial services provider. The withdrawal prohibits the company from conducting business as a FSP […]
