RAF remains liable for medical expenses paid by schemes, SCA rules
The Court found that two later directives were issued as part of a ‘contrived stratagem’ to circumvent a binding judgment.
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Discovery vs RAF: CMS executive says High Court got it wrong
A regulatory expert believes the judgment misinterpreted key legal principles in its ruling on the RAF’s obligation to reimburse medical schemes.
FSCA fines funeral service R4.4m for unauthorised insurance operations
The two directors of Hernell Funerals have been debarred for 10 years and five years, respectively.
Discovery to appeal ‘far-reaching’ judgment in favour of RAF
The High Court says Discovery Health misconstrued the scope of the judgment that set aside the RAF’s first directive on the payment of medical scheme members’ claims.
How the dispute between the RAF and Discovery unfolded
Discovery Health’s quest for reimbursement from the RAF for medical expenses incurred by road accident victims has faced multiple legal hurdles, with new RAF directives complicating the situation.
Tribunal: clear separation of first-party and third-party risks within cell structures
The decision clarifies the boundaries and regulations concerning reinsurance business conducted through cell captive structures.
FSCA issues directive to funeral service: thousands of clients affected
The Authority instructs Hernell Funerals to cease operating as an unauthorised FSP and insurer.
What’s ‘new’ in the PA’s directive relating to Fica and life insurance beneficiaries?
Three things to note when it comes to customer due diligence and assessing money laundering and terrorist financing risk.
Discovery challenges RAF decision to stop paying members’ claims
Discovery Health has launched an urgent application to stop the Road Accident Fund (RAF) from rejecting valid medical claims submitted by members of medical schemes. Discovery contends that the RAF Act does not […]
Prohibition of Inducement and Acceptance of Gratification
The Registrar of Pension Funds published, for comment, a draft Directive to determine conditions in respect of inducements and acceptance of gratification to ensure compliance with and to prevent contraventions of the objectives […]
