SARB sanctions life insurer for FICA non-compliance
The effective fine of R7 million and other sanctions follow an inspection conducted four years ago.
Levy increases for 2025/26 lower than initially proposed
Moonstone’s levy calculator enables FSPs to find out quickly how much they will pay to the FSCA, FAIS Ombud, and Tribunal.
People’s expenses change in retirement. Shouldn’t their income too?
Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
Why these Veblen stocks deserve a place in my investment portfolio
Rooted in luxury and status, Veblen stocks represent brands where consumers willingly pay a premium, driving profit margins and sustained growth.
Increase in fund members planning to make a two-pot withdrawal
The Sanlam Benchmark Survey also shows that more respondents are turning to online sources for product information instead of using a personal adviser.
More consumers turning to rewards to manage living expenses
These programmes are having a significant influence on the way people shop, according to the 2024 Sanlam Benchmark Survey.
Accountable institutions urged to note heightened terror-financing risk in SA
Accountable institutions should consider the latest Terror Financing National Risk Assessment when implementing their RMCPs.
Watch out for these tell-tale signs of a tax-filing season scam
Fraudsters are contacting taxpayers who are issued with auto-assessments and impersonating SARS.
Costly battle: addressing absenteeism with corporate wellness programmes
Absenteeism costs South Africa R12bn to R16bn annually, with mental health-related ‘presenteeism’ adding an estimated R235bn a year.
FSCA notices in respect of authorisation and competency/fee exemptions
Licence withdrawals and suspensions, and licence suspensions that have been lifted.
Dispelling misconceptions about the two-pot retirement system
Members particularly need to understand pre-retirement withdrawals, and the implications of these withdrawals, including tax and liquidity at retirement.
Sharemax case: High Court rules on the status of the FST chairperson’s decisions
The adviser brought an application for the FAIS Ombud’s determination and the Tribunal chairperson’s decision to be reviewed in terms of PAJA.
Sending the details later cannot cure a non-compliant notice of intention to debar
The Tribunal finds that the debarment process followed by an insurance brokerage was not lawful or fair.
Unlocking the ‘passion factor’: the missing key in entrepreneurial success
Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s Entrepreneurship short course aims to bridge the gap in entrepreneurial training to foster entrepreneurial-minded people.
Retirement fund ordered to pay fraud victim’s R800 000 benefit
A pension fund mistakenly paid out a fraudulent claim to a syndicate while the rightful member was in prison.
Adjudicator blocks acknowledgement of debt signed under duress
The employee was told she would be granted immunity from prosecution if she agreed to sign the AOD.
Tribunal cracks down on second-hand car dealers – fines and refunds of R1.15m issued
The continued disregard of the Consumer Protection Act by second-hand car dealerships is a concern, the National Consumer Commission states.
CMS webinars for brokers, trustees, and medical scheme employees
The Council will provide a CPD-accredited training session for newly appointed healthcare brokers in August.
