Tribunal sets aside debarment involving dispute over replacement policies
The representative’s conduct of completing contracts as new instead of replacements was not motivated by dishonesty, the FST says.
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Discovery announces 2025 contribution increases: average hike of 9.3%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s contribution adjustments will be more evenly distributed across its members, highlighting the widespread effects of increasing medical inflation on contribution rates.
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Court rules on FAIS Act exception argument in dispute over commission
The judgment clarifies aspects of the FAIS Act, particularly regarding the nature of ‘advice’ and ‘intermediary services’.
Tribunal upholds FSCA’s debarment of adviser accused of stealing clients’ money
The former Old Mutual adviser claimed the complainants were not his clients but his relatives who had agreed to lend him the money.
FSCA notices in respect of competency/fee and FAIS Act exemptions
The Authority also agrees to reconsider its decisions to withdraw the licences of four entities.
Immediate resignation following bonus no reason for debarment, Tribunal rules
The FST finds that the FSP’s attempt to use debarment as a tool to resolve an employment dispute is a misuse of the FAIS Act’s provisions.
Contravention must be ‘material’ to justify a debarment, Tribunal says
Decision set aside, although the FSP was correct in finding that the representative contravened the General Code of Conduct.
Sharemax case: High Court rules on the status of the FST chairperson’s decisions
The adviser brought an application for the FAIS Ombud’s determination and the Tribunal chairperson’s decision to be reviewed in terms of PAJA.
Sending the details later cannot cure a non-compliant notice of intention to debar
The Tribunal finds that the debarment process followed by an insurance brokerage was not lawful or fair.
CCMA settlement agreement does not invalidate debarment
Tribunal highlights the distinction between the processes that fall under the Labour Relations Act and the FAIS Act.
FSCA releases list of licensed crypto asset service providers
Not meeting the operational ability and competency requirements are the main reasons the Authority rejected licence applications.
Authority highlights regulatory focus areas in 2024
FSCA pinpoints lack of oversight by KIs, FICA non-compliance, and unauthorised copy trading and funeral insurance business.
FSCA to act to recover R495m in fines owed by Jooste
Authority releases report on fines, debarments, investigations, and licence suspensions and withdrawals in 2023/24.
FSP alleges rep not financially sound because he missed car repayments
The Financial Services Tribunal overturns the debarment because of insufficient evidence of misconduct and lack of financial soundness.
FSCA flags MyWealth Legatus
The Authority warns the public to exercise caution with MyWealth Legatus, just three months after imposing R73 million in penalties on two of its affiliate companies.
Doing clients ‘a good turn’ doesn’t deserve debarment, rep tells Tribunal
Dismissed adviser says she helped her clients pay their premiums so they could keep their life cover while experiencing temporary financial challenges.
