Retiring broker’s move to rival FSP was not dishonest, Tribunal finds
The source of an obligation does not determine whether disputed conduct amounts to genuine fit-and-proper misconduct.
FAIS
COFI at the heart of FSCA’s 2026 regulation plan
The Authority’s three-year roadmap also outlines upcoming reforms affecting financial markets, retirement funds, payment services, and cross-sector regulation.
Tribunal clarifies test for qualification exemptions
The ruling explains why exemption applications require objective statutory grounds rather than pleas for indulgence.
Government gives legacy financial services qualifications another reprieve
A government extension means MBSE can continue enrolling students for its FETC: Short-term Insurance and FETC: Wealth Management qualifications for another 24 months.
Crypto payment-type activity may fall under FAIS, say regulators
Crypto assets fall outside the NPS Act, but intermediary-led payment-type activity involving crypto may still trigger a licensing requirement.
CPD deadline days away: MBSE highlights immediate-access course options
Professionals still have time to complete any outstanding hours, but they should avoid leaving enrolment to the weekend.
F&I professionals urged to turn compliance into customer value
Strong engagement, clear records of advice, and a culture of ethics can help F&I professionals build trust and improve customer outcomes.
Running out of time for CPD? MBSE says use the hours you already have
Advisers can reduce last-minute pressure by breaking the remaining hours into shorter, more manageable sessions instead of cramming courses into a final rush.
Still short on CPD hours? MBSE suggests ready-made combinations
MBSE’s CPD combinations help advisers and FSPs to complete their annual requirements while focusing on ethics, conduct, communication, and regulatory readiness.
CPD deadline looms – make the final hours count where it matters
With 31 May approaching, advisers face a tighter window and higher stakes – choosing CPD that delivers practical value, not just compliance.
R2m fine as FSCA tightens net on unlicensed investment schemes
Twin enforcement actions show sustained pressure on unauthorised operators and market misconduct.
FSCA to sharpen ESG disclosure rules as scrutiny shifts to conduct
Guidance under development signals stricter application of existing rules to sustainability claims and disclosures.
New CPD courses tackle crypto advice and real-world ombud lessons
MBSE launches two practical CPD programmes to help advisers meet crypto compliance requirements and learn from ombud rulings shaping the financial services industry.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
Where theory meets practice: HCWM graduates turn learning into impact
Top achievers share how MBSE’s Higher Certificate in Wealth Management translates knowledge into real-world confidence.
Clock is ticking for intermediaries to shape OMNI-Risk Return
Comprehensive industry input now will influence what data the FSCA collects and how it prioritises future enforcement and benchmarking.
MBSE’s first cohort of students praise detailed RE 5 training
MBSE’s RE training equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to approach the RE 5 exam confidently.
