NDCA pushes for fit and proper requirements for debt counsellors
The Association’s proposal will embed COFI’s principles and the TCF outcomes into debt-counselling practice.
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‘Adviser assistants’ under supervision are representatives
The Tribunal finds that the applicant’s contractual and supervision agreements meant she was a ‘representative’, placing her within the FAIS framework and its mandatory debarment provisions.
MBSE launches tailored CPD packages for F&I professionals
MBSE combines conduct and regulatory modules with customer-service training – and offers discounts up to 30% for bundled purchases.
How COFI will affect the retirement funds industry
COFI replaces the registration model with a conduct-focused licensing regime for retirement funds – a step that will raise governance, fit-and-proper checks and public disclosure requirements across the sector.
Tribunal sets aside debarment of rep who failed a polygraph test
Polygraph testing alone cannot establish dishonest conduct; where the circumstantial evidence is weak or contradictory, debarment is a disproportionate sanction.
Tribunal upholds debarment for unauthorised transactions
Despite claims of verbal consent from her client, the FST found the adviser’s informal arrangements did not satisfy the requirements for written, explicit authorisation.
Lack of full and frank disclosure sinks FSP’s licence application
The Tribunal agrees with the FSCA that the entity’s key individual did not ‘come clean’ about her past misconduct.
Tribunal sets aside broker’s debarment based on contractual grievances
The FSP’s allegations that the representative violated the terms of the settlement and service agreements did constitute a material breach of the FAIS Act.
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Tribunal upholds FSCA’s sanctions for unauthorised advice
FSPs must ensure their representatives operate strictly within their authorised product categories and according to the client’s mandate.
FSCA crypto licensing update: more than 240 CASPs approved
Of the 420 CASP licence applications received, nine were declined, while 106 applications were voluntarily withdrawn.
No room for dishonesty: Tribunal upholds decision to reject FSP licence
The case illustrates how discrepancies in disclosure can undermine an individual’s suitability for a key role, resulting in the rejection of a licence application.
Innocent mistake? Tribunal sides with FSP in confidentiality breach case
The rep claimed he never meant to harm the FSP, but the FST found his actions violated the FAIS Act and demonstrated a lack of integrity.
Exam fraud: FSCA urges financial firms to verify RE certificates
FSPs have a statutory obligation to combat exam fraud by verifying certificates directly with Moonstone or the FSCA.
FSCA releases list of licensed crypto asset service providers
Not meeting the operational ability and competency requirements are the main reasons the Authority rejected licence applications.
FSP alleges rep not financially sound because he missed car repayments
The Financial Services Tribunal overturns the debarment because of insufficient evidence of misconduct and lack of financial soundness.
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.
