After the headlines: where major FSCA enforcement cases stand
Steinhoff, Banxso, N-e-FG, and Viceroy show that imposing an administrative penalty is often only the beginning of a lengthy legal and recovery process.
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Banxso, Medbond, and Steinhoff drive FSCA penalties to R2.9bn
The Regulatory Actions Report shows how the Authority is combining penalties, licence withdrawals, and debarments to tackle serious misconduct.
Tax uncertainty clouds offshore trust distributions
Practitioners warn that applying section 7(8) to cross-border trust distributions could create onerous and potentially perpetual tax and compliance consequences.
Trust tax filings jump as penalties start to roll out
Trustees face growing pressure to file outstanding returns or formally deregister dormant trusts before penalties escalate.
FSCA withdraws SA Army Foundation licence, fines officials R44.7m
The Authority debars two senior officials for 30 years after finding unlawful financial practices linked to the SANDF group life insurance scheme.
COIDA overhaul: what workplaces need to know about injury claims and compliance
Recent COIDA amendments overhaul workplace safety, claims, and compliance rules, creating new obligations for employers and expanded rights for employees.
Rulings define scope of PA’s powers under transitional insurance laws
The Tribunal and the High Court delivered key decisions emphasising proportional enforcement and the proper use of transitional provisions.
FSPs’ ‘growing vigilance’ sees debarments rise by over 40%
The FSCA records a marked increase in new investigations in 2024/25, particularly those related to unregistered insurance business.
Uncloaking the mysteries of financial sector penalties
The huge penalties imposed by the FSCA and the Prudential Authority raise questions about the clarity and consistency of the factors influencing these fines.
