Choosing your next step? Commerce offers a world of opportunities
As post-school study options come into focus, MBSE’s open days showcase flexible commerce pathways.
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FSCA’s financial education Conduct Standard comes into force
With the transition period now over, financial institutions that offer education initiatives must align with the FSCA’s requirements on governance, evaluation, and accountability.
Three paths, one milestone: how MBSE’s ACFP shapes financial planning careers
From a shipbuilding director to a career-changer at 40 and a junior adviser navigating cross-border portfolios, MBSE’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning equips diverse professionals with confidence.
Trust, not tech, will decide Africa’s digital-asset future
Research across five countries finds consumers prefer banks over crypto platforms, citing security, regulation, and protection from scams.
MBSE opens 2026 qualification applications with early-access incentive
Prospective students can jump-start their 2026 studies with early course access and benefit from a 50% discount on MBSE’s full suite of COB modules until 31 December.
Ukwandisa Ukufikelela Kuqeqesho Lokuthotyelwa (Compliance Training): I-MBSE Isungule iKhosi ye-FICA CPD nge-siXhosa
Ikhosi yokuqala ye-MBSE’ ye-CPD kwi-siXhosa yenza uqeqesho lokuthotyelwa (compliance training) lufikeleleke ngakumbi ngemathiriyeli eguqulelweyo, izihlokwana (subtitles) , kunye novavanyo.
Building money confidence early: why financial lessons for kids matter
Alexforbes’ new digital storybook helps children to build confidence in saving, planning, and making smart financial choices.
Meet the people behind MBSE’s qualifications at the November Virtual Open Days
MBSE’s free Virtual Open Days from 11 to 13 November offer aspiring and established finance professionals a chance to explore accredited qualifications, engage with lecturers, and map out their next academic step.
FSCA collects R119m in fines amid record enforcement year
In response to South Africa’s greylisting, the Authority has grown its AML/CFT team, increased on-site inspections, and ramped up fines.
Expanding access to compliance training: MBSE launches FICA CPD course in isiXhosa
MBSE’s first CPD course in isiXhosa makes compliance training more accessible with translated material, subtitles, and assessments.
What SA’s two-pot system can learn from international retirement models
Examining international retirement models reveals key lessons, from managing early withdrawals to ensuring disciplined investing and the critical role of financial advice.
One click to learning: MBSE introduces progressive web app
Students can now access MBSE’s courses and materials with a single click from desktop or mobile, enjoying seamless, on-the-go learning without opening a browser.
Two-pot system reshapes behaviour, but retirement gaps remain
The two-pot system has changed how members check balances and withdraw funds, but evidence shows the reform alone won’t fix long-term retirement shortfalls.
Two-pot system could quadruple South Africans’ savings, Discovery says
Despite fears of mass withdrawals, early data shows most members are preserving their two-pot savings – a shift that could leave South Africans up to four times wealthier in retirement.
When estates stall: why liquidity planning is critical for families
Without careful liquidity planning, families risk financial strain for years while estates remain tied up in red tape, highlighting the need for wills, offshore planning, and open financial conversations.
South Africans need spending discipline to turn financial plans into reality
Fewer people are pausing contributions or dipping into investments, yet many doubt they’ll have enough for a comfortable retirement, according to the Savings & Investment Monitor.
Wealth management certificate gives top achievers clarity and confidence
For two high achievers, MBSE’s Higher Certificate in Wealth Management didn’t just build skills – it affirmed their passion, sharpened their career focus, and gave them the confidence to grow in the financial planning industry.
