Accountancy body places executives on precautionary suspension pending a forensic investigation
A group of SAIPA members is calling for the matter to be discussed at a special general meeting.
Brokers look to digital tools to reclaim time for client engagement
Two-thirds of brokers say they want plain-language breakdowns of extensions and exclusions, according to the 2025 Santam Insurance Barometer.
FSCA revises the timelines for the roll-out of Omni-CBR
The Authority has noted the industry’s feedback, but Moonstone’s main concern with the first version of the return remains.
SCA directs removal of East London attorney from roll over misconduct
The Supreme Court of Appeal replaced the High Court’s two-year suspension order, saying the attorney was not amenable to rehabilitation.
MBSE top achiever navigates Postgraduate Diploma path with determination
Paraplanner Neo Mahlangu shines with his third qualification from Moonstone Business School of Excellence.
Former Momentum financial planner arrested for R4.7 million fraud
The financial services group is aware of another client who fell victim to the former employee’s alleged misconduct.
Capitec’s funeral policy arrangement with Sanlam to end next year
Capitec Life will take over the administration of the in-force insurance book.
Black Friday: retailer payday or sales fizzle?
Shopping statistics reveal top trends in consumer purchases over the Black Friday weekend.
Alexforbes’s interim results show 13% surge in operating income despite challenging economic environment
Alexforbes CEO Dawie de Villiers pledges further investment in core strengths for scale and efficiency considering robust interim results.
Industry and organised labour respond to new proposed two-pot date
All stakeholders emphasise the need to finalise the amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Pension Funds Act.
Asisa’s chief executive leaves to ‘pursue other opportunities’
Busisa Jiya’s departure comes less than two years after his appointment.
Two pots: proposed implementation date is neither 1 March 2024 nor 1 March 2025
The Minister of Finance responds to the Standing Committee on Finance’s call for the implementation date to be moved to 1 March next year.
Considerations when deciding whether to keep a company dormant or close it
An entity can formalise its dormancy by way of a liquidation process or by deregistering with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
Crypto market study reveals 10 common risks to investors
The FSCA says the study will bolster its grasp on crypto asset activities, enabling the Authority to fine-tune its oversight and licensing strategies.
Tribunal sets aside debarment of rep who copied and pasted a client’s signature
An affidavit from the client contradicts the bank’s version that the representative acted fraudulently.
FSCA discloses how many crypto licence applications it is processing
Some 20% of the applications received by the end of October were withdrawn for various reasons.
Drive Trends Report identifies speeding as ‘worst driving behaviour’
Discovery Insure’s latest trends report reveals insights into driving behaviour, work commutes, and fuel efficiency.
Study looks at impact of grey-listing on stock market returns
The SA Reserve Bank says grey-listing is one of the reasons for the record outflows from the country’s capital markets.
