COFI will connect what financial institutions offer, say, and deliver
The outcomes-based framework links product and service governance with customer expectations and the experience that follows.
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MBSE expands regulatory exam training with new RE1 programme
Developed in response to industry demand, the online course focuses on building the regulatory knowledge aspiring Key Individuals need for their oversight responsibilities.
The hidden compliance risks behind DOFA, onboarding and supervision
Moonstone’s Paull Lawrence shares practical insights on why DOFA is far more than an administrative record, and where hidden compliance risks can emerge for FSPs.
What makes a great financial planner? MBSE’s top achievers have one answer
The MBSE graduates say the Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning reshaped how they approach clients, proving that great advice begins with understanding people.
Financial services resilient as risks converge
IRMSA says economic weakness, cyber threats, fraud, and climate pressures are increasingly interacting, while digital innovation and financial inclusion offer routes to growth.
SARB fines Southeast Exchange R600 000 for FICA failures
An inspection by the South African Reserve Bank uncovered shortcomings in a foreign exchange dealer’s anti-money laundering compliance framework.
Registration closes on Monday for Moonstone’s Regulatory Update Webinar
With COFI on the horizon, the webinar will unpack its practical implications alongside key regulatory, enforcement, and FICA developments.
More than marks: The stories behind MBSE’s top PGDip graduates
Three graduates, three very different journeys – meet the professionals whose determination, resilience, and love of learning earned them a place among MBSE’s top PGDip achievers.
The next frontier for employee benefits is integration
Sanlam’s Benchmark report argues that improving member outcomes increasingly depends on linking financial advice, healthcare, and risk benefits.
More than a qualification, a story of perseverance
MBSE’s first in-person graduation ceremony celebrated not only its graduates, but a vision for professional education that has been almost two decades in the making.
Santam joins insurers rewarding claim-free customers with cashback
The new programme pays qualifying policyholders 10% of premiums back after claim-free periods, reflecting the growing use of rewards to build customer loyalty.
Funeral insurance Bill moves to Parliament, but questions persist
The proposed reforms could require significant operational changes for insurers, but industry experts believe they address only part of the problem.
Ithala enters next phase as repayment administrator’s role comes under review
As the National Treasury-backed repayment programme for Ithala depositors nears completion, KZN Treasury says the Prudential Authority will review the repayment administrator’s role.
MBSE marks a milestone with first in-person graduation ceremony
As graduates celebrate their success, prospective students have until 29 June to enrol for the second semester of the 2026 academic year.
How close is South Africa to a digital rand?
While research into a retail CBDC continues, the SARB believes modernising the payment infrastructure will deliver greater near-term benefits.
Government gives legacy financial services qualifications another reprieve
A government extension means MBSE can continue enrolling students for its FETC: Short-term Insurance and FETC: Wealth Management qualifications for another 24 months.
From fraud listings to repossessions: inside the credit ombud’s case files
The NFO’s case studies show how disputes over evidence, process failures, and consumer rights can escalate into costly battles between credit providers and customers.
