Strong retail flows, rising adviser numbers, and expanding support capabilities suggest the group’s push to win over IFAs is beginning to deliver measurable results.
The Minister of Finance’s bailout plan for Ithala’s retail depositors has drawn sharp criticism from KZN’s Finance MEC Francois Rodgers, who warns the deal’s fine print could leave the province footing a hefty bill.
UCT tax lecturer Ben Cronin argues that by allowing the minister to amend the income tax rates by announcement in the Budget, Parliament has overstepped its competence, eroding the doctrine that places legislative authority firmly in its hands.
The Tribunal says the Adjudicator should have addressed the fund’s reliance on two acknowledgements of debt stating different amounts.
South Africa’s score on the global Corruption Perceptions Index remains at a decade-low, reflecting persistent governance failures.
Overlooking crucial risk management steps can significantly affect brokers’ liability exposure and their PI insurance coverage.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana won’t reveal where the spending cuts or savings will come from but says South Africa must “do more with less”.
South Africa’s credibility among investors and ratings agencies will depend on whether the government meets the fiscal targets it has set, says Treasury.
The research also finds that South Africans turn to advisers primarily in times of uncertainty or when faced with a personal crisis.
Selling a client book based solely on past revenue snapshots can leave both buyer and seller exposed. Advisers should factor in growth potential, profit margins, and transferability strategies to arrive at a fairer price.
The Pension Funds Adjudicator rules the fund acted within the law when it refused a member’s request to dip into his FlexiPension plan.
The FSCA’s investigation also found that Petrus Rasmus Erasmus provided trading signals without a licence.
Senior legal adviser Lize de la Harpe unpacks the critical definitions, scope-limits, governance, and reporting obligations of the FSCA’s Conduct Standard.
Online fraudsters are abusing the names of Brenthurst Wealth’s Magnus Heystek and Brian Butchart, as well as Nicolette Mashile of Financial Fitness Bunny, to solicit money from the public.
The Fund is intended to amplify, not replace, existing enterprise and supplier development mechanisms under the B-BBEE framework.
Impostors use calls, WhatsApp and video links – complete with fake warrants – to coerce compliance under the guise of a criminal probe.
Tax specialist Louis Botha answers pressing questions about the suspended VAT increase and its broader implications for budget-making power and taxpayer rights.
From a peak 13% overvaluation versus major peers heading into January, the US dollar has plunged 7% on a trade-weighted basis in three months – a pace more than twice as fast as during Trump’s first term.
