Two pots: MPs envisage staggered implementation
The finance committee’s decision seems, in part, to be based on the assumption that some fund administrators will be ready to ‘go live’ on 1 March next year.
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Second take: Joint Standard on IT governance and risk management
Law firm Clyde & Co summarises the key implications of the Joint Standard for financial institutions.
Tribunal considers the FSCA’s powers when exempting a retirement fund from a valuation
Is the FSCA obliged to grant an exemption if a fund has met all the conditions set out in Board Notice 59 of 2014?
Joint Standard on how financial institutions should manage their IT risks
Financial institutions are expected to implement IT controls that are commensurate with their risk appetite, based on the nature and size of an institution’s operations.
Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to the procedural fairness of sections of the FSR Act
It was argued that the Act does not require the FSCA to invite submissions before deciding whether a person has contravened a financial sector law.
Time is running out to apply for a crypto asset licence
One can continue to render crypto asset financial services if the application is submitted by 30 November.
‘Due care and diligence’ at the centre of BHI Trust probe – FSCA
The FSCA’s investigation into FSPs who might have suggested the trust to their clients aims to assess whether these providers took into account suitability and risk factors.
Complaints lodged against BHI Trust date back six years
A formal FSCA investigation into BHI Trust in 2020 found that several financial sector laws had been contravened.
Financial Intelligence Centre ‘freezes’ BHI Trust bank account
The court-appointed joint provisional trustees of BHI Trust are urging investors and creditors to submit their claim forms timeously.
Fraudsters impersonating INN8 Invest on WhatsApp
Legitimate fund managers do not promise to double your money in 24 hours.
BHI Trust: the walls start tumbling down
The FSCA says its investigation into BHI Trust will include regulated entities that may have promoted the collective investment scheme’s products.
S&P Global in SA contravened requirements to disclose withdrawal of a credit rating
The contravention came to light during an on-site inspection by the FSCA.
FSCA to verify information about the significant owners of FSPs, CIS managers
The fingerprints of affected individuals may be taken to check information such as their qualifications and criminal records.
Adjudicator questions compulsory membership of private security sector fund
The Pension Funds Adjudicator also says the conduct of retirement fund administrators during a transfer of administration should be regulated.
FSCA reports an increase in enforcement action and debarments in 2022/23
The number of FSP licence approvals was the lowest in the past three years.
FSCA fines funeral insurance business for operating without a licence
The sanctions follow an investigation which found that the entity was not authorised and its clients were not underwritten.
Where does commission end and chargeable advice begin?
Billy Seyffert, the chief operating officer of Moonstone Compliance, will share his insights on remuneration models in the insurance industry at the upcoming FPI convention.
