Grey list comeback? South Africa’s anti-corruption warning
BLSA’s October 2026 Reform Tracker warns that stalled anti-corruption reforms and weaknesses in law enforcement could put South Africa’s removal from the FATF grey list at risk.
Compliance
Unpaid investment advice still counts: Tribunal upholds five-year debarment
An unpaid role in an investment club has resulted in a five-year debarment after the Tribunal found that the arrangement fell outside the stokvel exemption.
Tribunal tells FSP it cannot use debarment as punishment
A financial services representative’s unpaid debts and alleged fuel-card misuse were not enough to justify debarment.
FAIS Ombud highlights risks of failing to inform clients properly
Providers need evidence that clients were informed of material policy requirements, as a case involving a stolen Toyota Prado illustrates.
Why put a finance qualification on your 2027 to-do list?
What will still be useful when the world of work changes? A finance qualification can provide a foundation in knowledge, technology, and skills that can adapt with the industry.
FIA Advice Summit 2026: Why trust matters more than ever
From AI and climate risk to healthcare costs and regulatory reform, the summit explored how advisers can adapt while preserving sound judgement, accountability, and meaningful client relationships.
Compliance in a world without a rule for everything
Rianné Potgieter says greater regulatory discretion demands broader knowledge, ethical leadership, and accountability for the decisions planners make.
AI puts the onus on advisers to exercise professional judgement
An FPI convention panel explored the implications of AI for client data, technical competence, record-keeping, and the adviser-client relationship.
Opt-out rules bring financial services into the compliance net
The NCC’s draft guidelines include financial institutions and insurers, giving businesses five months to prepare for monthly database cleansing and enforcement.
FIC provides practical guide to RMCP submissions under Directive 12
The FIC has laid out the practical steps for accountable institutions facing their first RMCP submission deadlines under Directive 12.
COFI turns regulatory information into a supervisory tool
COFI would require FSPs to have systems capable of producing reliable, regulator-ready information when the FSCA requires it.
RE1 is just the start of the Key Individual journey
From regulatory exams to qualifications, Class of Business training, and CPD, MBSE can support professionals through the broader Fit and Proper requirements.
From side hustle to registered business: Getting CIPC right
Designed for entrepreneurs and professionals assisting clients, MBSE’s new course provides a practical guide to registering a business and staying compliant afterwards.
Safeguarding client assets under COFI: familiar rules, new expectations
The Bill re-organises existing asset-protection obligations into a fiduciary framework that places greater emphasis on governance, evidence, and customer protection.
Experience meets purpose for MBSE’s Wealth Management top achievers
Financial services professionals explain how the Higher Certificate in Wealth Management sharpened their skills, broadened their perspective, and prepared them for the next stage of their careers.
Is your leadership team equipped to oversee FICA compliance?
Moonstone Compliance’s executive training gives decision-makers the knowledge to manage regulatory risk, exercise effective oversight, and strengthen governance.
This Toolkit makes POPIA compliance more practical for businesses
Moonstone Compliance’s POPIA Toolkit gives businesses a structured, practical way to navigate POPIA through customisable templates, checklists, and risk-management tools.
