Amended Conduct Standard for section 14 transfers takes effect
The Authority has withdrawn the temporary exemption for retirement fund transfers, signalling the full implementation of updated regulatory requirements.
CMS moves to rein in how medical schemes investigate fraud
Circular 10 introduces interim rules to standardise audits, investigations, and clawbacks as broader reforms are developed.
Retirement fund assets reach R5.84 trillion
The FSCA’s latest Retirement Funds Statistical Report highlights trends in fund membership, asset growth, and investment performance.
Day 2 Highlights from the FSCA Industry Conference 2026
Highlights from Day 2 of the FSCA Industry Conference 2026. Please click the link below to watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
AML/CFT | Strict enforcement will be the new normal
The need to get South Africa off the grey list has seen the FSCA beefing up its supervisory and licensing capacities.
FSCA says new digital platform will streamline compliance and regulation
IRS, which is set to go live in 2026, will leverage smart analytics to automate risk assessments and provide a comprehensive view of regulated entities.
MBSE celebrates 10 years of innovation in online financial education
From its roots in corporate insurance training to leading the charge in online learning, Moonstone Business School of Excellence is shaping the future of financial services education.
Court orders RAF to pay medical scheme members’ claims
Another attempt by the Road Accident Fund to contest liability based on the ‘majority decision’ against Discovery Health has fallen through.
Tribunal rules against former Sanlam representative in signature dispute
The Financial Services Tribunal dismisses a reconsideration application by a former representative who claimed a client e-signed documents in person.
Ponzi scheme operator sentenced to 10 years for crypto fraud
Five investors sought to recover their money, but the High Court ruled their funds were part of an illegal operation and must be forfeited to the state.
Consumer Tribunal orders suppliers to refund R697 000 for botched deals
The suppliers, which abandoned a home renovation and denied a refund for a defective vehicle respectively, were also fined a total of R250 000.
The three-month rule: how divorce impacts your will
A little-known legal provision can have major consequences for divorced individuals who do not update their wills.
Beware of doing business with unauthorised entities
Promises of unrealistic returns are clear sign that a scam is afoot.
Day 1 Highlights from the FSCA Industry Conference 2026
Day 1 highlights from the FSCA Industry Conference 2026, presented by Mark Bechard. View the full video on our YouTube channel via the link below and subscribe for ongoing updates:
Budget: Key changes for taxpayers and investors
Watch Moonstone Update for an overview of some of the stories covered in the past week’s Investment Indicators and Moonstone Monitor. This weeks update focuses on the budget Income tax brackets, medical tax […]
FSCA’s contingency plan: navigating COFI delays and licensing overhaul
The FSCA is preparing for the massive task of migrating about 12 500 financial services providers into the new COFI framework.
Levies and fees weighed as PA prepares to regulate CISs and retirement funds
The PA shared an update on the six workstreams focused on the transition, confirming that they will be ready to regulate CISs and retirement funds by 1 April 2026.
Proposal to tweak ‘bona fide inadvertent error’ in favour of SARS
The move will limit taxpayer defences that rely solely on claiming an unintentional mistake.
