
FSCA gears up for tougher enforcement as scams and misconduct rise
From funeral policy breaches to crypto non-compliance and weak AML measures, the regulator’s latest report outlines its key priorities – with online harm topping the list.
From funeral policy breaches to crypto non-compliance and weak AML measures, the regulator’s latest report outlines its key priorities – with online harm topping the list.
The FSCA records a marked increase in new investigations in 2024/25, particularly those related to unregistered insurance business.
Compliance expert Anton Swanepoel says financial services providers must adopt a winning mindset, strategy, and tech-driven approach.
Early preparation for COFI will give firms a competitive edge and help to avoid the compliance scramble seen during FAIS implementation.
As the COFI Bill edges closer to becoming law, practice management expert Anton Swanepoel urges smaller FSPs to define their size early to unlock the benefits of proportional regulation.
The owner of MIKA Finansiële Dienste shares four key takeaways after successfully remediating the deficiencies in its RMCP.
Roleplayers in the funeral industry can book for an online workshop hosted by the FSCA and the Prudential Authority.
The Authority says an entity called LearnOn was found to have issued invalid certificates linked to the Financial Planning Institute.
What the Authority expects from financial services providers when it conducts Financial Intelligence Centre Act inspections.
With the clock ticking, MBSE’s flexible, value-packed online CPD courses help you stay compliant and grow professionally – even at the last minute.
Selling a client book based solely on past revenue snapshots can leave both buyer and seller exposed. Advisers should factor in growth potential, profit margins, and transferability strategies to arrive at a fairer price.
An FSP failed to ensure that a client was made aware of the implications of modifying his policy, resulting in an insurance claim denial.
The FSCA is preparing for the massive task of migrating about 12 500 financial services providers into the new COFI framework.
The assumption that heirs will smoothly take over a small FSP is often unrealistic. KI requirements, leadership gaps, and legal delays can threaten business continuity.
The surge in fraud underscores the urgent need for stringent compliance measures to protect clients and maintain trust amid rising threats.
The Authority gives crypto asset service providers a seven-month reprieve.
Following widespread challenges with its e-portal, the FSCA has re-opened submissions for its Directive to Provide Information.