Dispelling misconceptions about the two-pot retirement system
Members particularly need to understand pre-retirement withdrawals, and the implications of these withdrawals, including tax and liquidity at retirement.
Fees
Holistic advice ‘the key factor’ in impact of two pots on clients
Clients whose financial habits have been moulded by sound advice over many years are unlikely to act irresponsibly now, says Fairbairn’s Guy Holwill.
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‘Outdated’ pricing structure is harming microlenders and consumers, says MFSA
The most recent revision to the maximum interest rates and fees that credit providers can charge was in November 2015.
Quality over quantity: growing your advisory firm without sacrificing client service
You can grow a profitable small advisory business by proactively limiting client numbers and improving client quality, research from the US suggests.
Sygnia advert’s claims about RA fees based on ‘virtually meaningless’ model
The Advertising Regulatory Board questions the relevance of a hypothetical model published by National Treasury 11 years ago.
How the independent financial adviser market fared in 2023
Insights from Ninety One on the sector’s investment flows, fee trends, and revenue growth.
The FAIS Ombud has some good news for FSPs
The FSCA and the FAIS Ombud have announced their proposed levy and fee increases for 2024/25.
FSCA publishes draft 2024/25 budget for comment
In line with previous financial years, FSPs will be the main contributors to the Authority’s revenue from levies.
Ombud Council’s 2024/25 budget reflects shift to operational independence
Bridging finance from National Treasury may not be required now that it has certainty of receiving levy and special levy income.
FSCA warns of strong action against entities if Servcos contravene financial laws
Several investigations are looking into possible regulatory breaches by insurers, the Authority says.
FSCA sets out how intermediaries may be paid for RA fund transfers
Final version of guidance notice on intermediary remuneration published.
FSCA publishes amendments to the General Code of Conduct
The requirements for advice fees in the context of insurance policies will be dealt with by amending the insurance regulations.
FSCA issues draft guidance notice on remuneration following RA fund transfers
The FSCA has issued a draft guidance notice aimed at clarifying when intermediaries can be remunerated after a pension interest has been transferred between retirement annuity (RA) funds. The draft guidance notice has […]
Online banks unbeatable in Solidarity’s 2022 transaction fees survey
The release of Solidarity’s annual Bank Charges Report usually generates a fair bit of interest, probably because consumers want to see whether Capitec will live up to its reputation as the country’s cheapest […]
MBSE will match any quoted fee and give you a R250 cashback
Moonstone Business School of Excellence (MBSE) provides top-quality education at affordable prices, and we’re so confident that our fees are competitive that we’re offering to match any quoted price and give you R250 […]
Charging fees for “other” Short-term Insurance services
The charging of fees in the Short-term space, and particularly the so-called “administration fee”, has always been a bone of contention in the industry. Many elected to simply follow the ostrich approach and […]
Annual NCR registration fees due 31 July
All National Credit Regulator (“NCR”) registrants, including credit providers, credit bureaux, debt counsellors, payment distribution agents and alternative distribution agents are obliged to pay their annual registration renewal fees by 31 July 2017. The payment […]
