Absence of explicit ‘notice of intention to debar’ not procedurally unfair
Medsafu’s letters alerted the applicant that the outcome of the process may include debarment, the Tribunal finds.
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Veracity Markets hit with R10 million fine for unauthorised OTC trading
Nirvesh Financial Services was also penalised for failing to ensure that its representatives, Veracity and its directors, complied with the applicable laws.
FSCA fines MyWealth DIAS and MyWealth Method more than R73m
Investors were promised returns of up to 400%, but there was no legitimate financial product or investment activity, the FSCA says.
Only days left to book for Moonstone’s 2024 Regulatory Update Webinar
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.
Costs order against FSCA for ‘irregular and unlawful’ debarment
The Authority should have conducted its own investigation and not relied solely on information provided by the insurer, the Tribunal says.
Bookings are open for Moonstone’s 2024 Regulatory Update Webinar
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.
Investigations uncover sale of funeral policies without underwriting
One of the businesses admitted to issuing more than 4 000 policies and collecting R14 million in premiums without having a licensed underwriter.
Unlicensed crypto and OTC derivative providers in FSCA’s crosshairs
The Authority warns key individuals not to associate their names with ODP operators without knowing how they are conducting their business.
It’s ‘business as usual’ for debarred director of Classic Financial Services
A provisional sequestration order for the estate of Classic Financial Services director Jacobus Geldenhuis has been granted.
FSP tries to debar another firm’s representative who approached its clients
The FSP conflated the requirements for debarment under section 14 of the FAIS Act with the requirements and procedure for a debarment by the FSCA.
Evidence of material bias in Discovery Connect debarment, says Tribunal
The sales agent was accused of manipulating quotes to reduce clients’ motor vehicle insurance premiums.
What you should know about the FAIS competence requirements
The first in a series of articles that explains the competence requirements for people who want to enter the financial services industry.
Insurance brokers ordered to pay R300 000 after failing to disclose crucial policy requirement
Insurance brokers are much more than ‘a mere conduit or post-box’, as per the General Code of Conduct, their duties and responsibilities extend far beyond that, the FAIS Ombud says.
