Sanlam and Momentum outline how they are managing workforce, operations, and risk as the Bonitas transition proceeds despite an unresolved court challenge.
‘n Amerikaanse toeris doen “whitewater rafting” op die Oranjerivier met Gatiep as sy toergids. Die Amerikaner vra vir Gatiep:“Do you know psychology, methodology, biology or geology? Gatiep antwoord: “Nei my Bru, never heard […]
In Monday’s Moonstone Investment Indicators we discussed a recent determination by the FAIS Ombud, with specific reference to the appeal by the respondent for the opportunity to lead evidence and cross question witnesses. […]
Board Notice 135 of 2012 contains the latest information pertaining to approved qualifications. There are two bits of good news: It is printed in landscape format, so older readers like myself will not […]
Newcomers to our industry is often baffled by the seemingly endless array of abbreviations. DOFA is not a person who is not very bright, nor is it an airport in the Middle East. […]
Felicitations It is early days yet, but our athletes at the Paralympics are really doing us proud. In fact, for me it is a humbling experience to watch these wonderful people achieving great […]
1. King Ozymandias of Assyria was running low on cash after years of war with the Hittites. His last great possession was the Star of the Euphrates, the most valuable diamond in the […]
The jurisdiction of the FAIS Ombud has been questioned on a number of occasions, notably in the current High Court case between the Ombud and Deeb Risk, and yet again in a later […]
On 29 August, the FSB broadcast a workshop aimed specifically at independent financial advisors. The title of the presentation is: “What’s new, and what to be aware of”. The Agenda covered the following […]
The annual levies payable to the Regulator is calculated on your position as at 31 August 2012. This is for the period 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013. Should your information have […]
Posted on 27/08/2012 by Sportbilly In the scoop of all scoops, it has come to our attention that Heyneke Meyer sent Pat Lambie a letter ahead of the last Springbok game against Argentina […]
I became quite loud on Monday as the match between the Proteas and England progressed. After the elation of watching Amla yet again re-writing the record books, I posted on Facebook that Hashim […]
I recently completed work on my latest book on golf and am quite proud of the results. In order to market the publication, I’m asking friends and family to spread the news about […]
A recent finding by the FAIS Ombud will probably cause product providers to rethink how they disclose costs, including commission, in quotation packages. The General Code of conduct stipulates that a provider “…must, […]
It is no secret that the myriad of controls required by the Regulator is not often viewed in a positive light. Feedback after visits by the FSB to broker practices confirms that FSPs […]
Business forecasts normally appear towards the end of the year, together with reviews of the past year. The financial services industry, and particularly financial advisors, would be well advised to conduct this exercise […]
As we near the final cut-off date for FSPs who have yet to write (and pass) the exams before 30 September, one can sense the anxiety in the enquiries we receive. Please know […]
NZ 22 – Australia 0 It took the All Blacks more than 25 minutes to score their first points. Full marks to the Wallabies for keeping the game tight, minimizing opportunities for the […]
