COFI countdown: FSPs urged to prepare with the precision of a World Cup coach
Compliance expert Anton Swanepoel says financial services providers must adopt a winning mindset, strategy, and tech-driven approach.
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Nessfin’s licence pulled amid fallout from MyWealth-linked entities
The FSCA has provisionally withdrawn Nessfin’s licence amid concerns over its ties to unauthorised entity MyWealth Legatus and potential breaches of financial sector laws.
COFI is coming – and FSPs can’t afford to wait
Early preparation for COFI will give firms a competitive edge and help to avoid the compliance scramble seen during FAIS implementation.
FSCA urges financial institutions to verify CPD providers
The Authority says an entity called LearnOn was found to have issued invalid certificates linked to the Financial Planning Institute.
Reappointment, not a stopwatch: Tribunal on FSP debarment durations
Unlike FSCA-imposed bans with fixed terms, debarments driven by an FSP stay in force until another FSP is convinced a rep is Fit and Proper.
Former financial planner’s debarment over client loans upheld
The Tribunal confirmed Standard Bank’s decision to debar its representative for borrowing thousands of rands from his clients and failing to disclose his outside business activities.
How professional indemnity fits into broker risk management
Overlooking crucial risk management steps can significantly affect brokers’ liability exposure and their PI insurance coverage.
R1.18m fine and five-year debarment for unauthorised CFD trading
The FSCA’s investigation also found that Petrus Rasmus Erasmus provided trading signals without a licence.
Under pressure: navigating the financial regulatory heat in 2025
Financial institutions that proactively embed governance, technology, and culture to meet evolving regulatory standards will not only avoid penalties but also strengthen credibility, build resilience, and drive long term value.
Five years to finalise an investigation and impose a sanction is ‘unreasonable’
The Tribunal says individuals who are subject to administrative action are entitled to fair processes that include the speedy finalisation of their matter
Moonstone is positioned to provide guidance amid COFI uncertainty
Moonstone’s innovative approach to compliance, rooted in deep expertise and tailored guidance, is poised to help financial institutions not only comply but also thrive.
No RMCP, no excuse: FSCA fines three FSPs a combined R735 000
One of the sanctioned FSPs says it’s important to request virtual meetings with the FSCA after each feedback round to ensure all compliance expectations are met.
Tribunal sets aside debarment, citing inadequate notification
The FSP used an email address it obtained from a credit bureau, but the rep denied this address belonged to her.
FSCA probes complaint processes amid surprisingly low filing rates
A survey shows that only 8% of consumers lodged complaints with financial institutions between 2021 and 2023. Does this figure reflect genuine satisfaction or signal barriers in the complaint process?
Tribunal rules against former Sanlam representative in signature dispute
The Financial Services Tribunal dismisses a reconsideration application by a former representative who claimed a client e-signed documents in person.
Ponzi scheme operator sentenced to 10 years for crypto fraud
Five investors sought to recover their money, but the High Court ruled their funds were part of an illegal operation and must be forfeited to the state.
Life insurer debars rep who ‘went off-script’ during sales call
The agent repeatedly deviated from the approved product script. Previous warnings and documented missteps played a key role in the decision.
