Old Mutual gets green light from Prudential Authority for new bank
The group is shifting from ‘bank-build mode’ to a testing phase with select banking partners.
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.
ASISA says its members are working flat out to be ready for ‘two pots’
DA MP takes Old Mutual to task for comments suggesting the 1 September implementation date ‘may slip’.
ConCourt judgment in Capitec vs SARS clarifies important VAT principles
The decision addresses the recovery of VAT on payments made under loan cover provided free of charge.
Third contempt application against RAF CEO amid legal battles over unpaid claims
The chairperson of the RAF board and the fund’s chief executive recently faced legal action for failing to accept delivery of documents pertaining to a claim for compensation.
Director fined R500 000 for rendering unlicensed financial services
The FSCA found that Shoayb Joosub offered financial services to about 270 Sukuk clients through Anglorand Islamic without being authorised as a representative.
SCA confirms the conditions for a suspensive condition to be waived
A property seller loses an appeal to retain a R1m deposit – the purchaser had not validly waived his rights to a suspensive condition.
Constitutional Court may decide dispute between Sygnia and former employee
Lesedi Kelatwang alleges his advocacy of BEE and transformation played a role in his dismissal.
Another state entity hit by ransomware attackers
The International Trade Administration Commission explains why it delayed notifying the public of the attack for almost four months.
Why business insurance must be reviewed and updated regularly
The financial fall-out from a policy that is not up to date only becomes clear when a claim is submitted, and it is repudiated or not paid out in full.
SA stocks and long-term government bonds are cheap, but not excessively so
How foreign investors and rating agencies view the outcome of the general election will affect the direction of bond yields and equity prices.
Man defrauds Santam while in prison for defrauding Mutual and Federal
Oudtshoorn Regional Court sentences husband to 26 years’ imprisonment and his wife and accomplice to 7 years for a ‘well-planned scheme’.
Arrear contributions: publishing employers’ names ‘is having an impact’
Deputy commissioner sets out the FSCA’s priorities for the supervision and regulation of the retirement industry.
Indiberries & Co goes to ground after FSCA warning
The “investment platform” claims to offer investment opportunities in berry farming ventures while promising returns of up to 45% a month.
Amendments proposed to clarify attachment of living annuities and trust assets
The South African Law Reform Commission releases its final report containing recommendations on changes to the Maintenance Act.
Discovery reports surge in chronic diseases, urges annual check-ups
Discovery Health Medical Scheme reports that the rate of annual health checks exceeded pre-Covid levels in 2023.
South Africa eyes stricter reporting laws for cross-border cash movements
Once the draft amendments to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Control Regulations are enacted, failure to submit the required Cash Conveyance Report could lead to imprisonment for up to 15 years or fines of up to R100 million.
Reana Steyn appointed to lead new National Financial Ombud scheme
The role of the NFO is to aid financial customers to obtain redress for alleged unfair treatment by financial product or service providers.
