FIA Intermediary Experience Awards: familiar faces shine
Long-standing winners such as Western National and Santam retained their titles, while iTOO re-emerged as the Underwriting Manager of the Year.
FSCA slaps Banxso and directors with record R2bn fine
The Authority says the penalties reflect the financial benefit gained from unlawful conduct and the harm to clients – handing 30-year debarments to several Banxso executives.
Grim outlook for Classic’s creditors – shortfall exceeds R70 million
The second creditors’ meeting will be held on 3 September.
Consumers should inform themselves before they transact, says FAIS Ombud
The Office has sorted out the ‘embarrassing’ backlog of cases John Simpson inherited and has set timeframes for resolving complaints.
Positive amendments to VAT regulations relating to electronic services
The amendments will relieve offshore companies from VAT registration when supplying services to domestic vendors, aligning SA with global best practice.
FSCA publishes ‘two pots’ guidance for defined-benefit funds
If a fund cannot follow the standard allocation methods, it must apply for FSCA approval to use an alternative, reasonable method.
Twins born from donor sperm outside marriage not legal dependants
Sperm does not a father make and being a biological parent does not confer absolute rights, according to a ruling by the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
Another organisation says it won’t sign the Presidential Health Compact
The South African Health Professionals Collaboration says the document is biased towards solidifying support for NHI.
Future-proofing advisory practices: key takeaways on succession planning
Ninety One’s Jaco van Tonder outlines four models for structuring a succession plan, each of which has potential advantages and disadvantages.
Celebrating excellence and resilience: FPI awards honour top financial planners
Rudolph Geldenhuys, a senior financial planner at WealthUp, is the Financial Planner of the Year for 2024.
Top achievers shine: insights on mastering the Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning
Wynand Venter, Marié Rieckhoff, and Jaco van der Westhuizen share their experience of studying for MBSE’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning, highlighting its impact on their careers and the value of continuous learning.
Sygnia wins appeal over advert’s claims about RA fees
The independent modelling submitted by Sygnia made it clear that the claims in the advert are mathematically and factually accurate.
Organisations won’t sign Presidential Health Compact because it endorses NHI Act
Business Unity South Africa and the South African Medical Association are unhappy about references to NHI in the document.
‘Two-pot system will produce better outcomes for those who avoid the risks’
The type of fund to which a member belongs may improve or undermine the preservation of retirement fund assets, says Allan Gray.
Government seems to back away from prescribed assets
The FSCA says prescribed assets will compromise the fiduciary duty of retirement fund trustees.
Former FNB employee sentenced to prison for R6.4m fraud
The syndicate gained unauthorised access to two accounts belonging to a German national on multiple occasions.
FIC publishes finalised guidance on beneficial ownership
Public Compliance Communication 59 has been issued following two rounds of public consultation.
‘Do not panic, look out for opportunities, but stick to your risk budget’
The US economy is giving off mixed signals, and the big question is whether it will slip into a recession or manage a soft landing.
