Strong market performance lifts assets to record highs, but lapses and protection gaps persist beneath the surface.
Board Notice 208 of 2012 provides a measure of relief in terms of certain mandate and liquidity requirements to persons conducting financial services related business with private equity funds. The Board Notice contains […]
The venom of the South African pace attack has proven too much for the Black caps as they were once again destroyed in their first inning. Was it not for a gutsy display […]
The predictions contained in the Mayan Calendar of the demise of the world on 21 December led to quite a bit of mirth around the world. For some, it had other, worse concerns […]
An article on the pass mark of recent matric exams, reminded me of one of the controversial aspects of the regulatory exams – the pass mark of 65/66%. Professor Jonathan Jansen is arguably […]
The workshops, aimed at assisting those who had difficulty in passing the level 1 regulatory exams, will run from 22 January to 19 February 2013. The FSB circular 13 of 2012 indicated that […]
Bobby discusses the second test starting tomorrow, and Paul looks at the period leading up to when the official number one side in test cricket is crowned. We came across a wonderful website […]
This legislation will also affect all financial advisors who provide tax services to their clients. With the promulgation of the Tax Administration Amendment Act at the end of last year, all tax practitioners […]
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 […]
