New Rules for Adjudicator emphasise efficiency, consistency, and COFI readiness
The draft Rules for the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator formalise existing procedures and align the OPFA with COFI and the cross-scheme framework.
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Tribunal upholds strict timing for FSP debarments
Section 14(1)(b) of the FAIS Act cannot be stretched to catch misconduct discovered after a representative’s tenure.
COFI is coming – and FSPs can’t afford to wait
Early preparation for COFI will give firms a competitive edge and help to avoid the compliance scramble seen during FAIS implementation.
Court backs FST’s decision to scale down penalty for insurance breach
The judgment confirms that the Tribunal acted within its authority when it reduced a penalty imposed by the Prudential Authority on two state-owned insurers.
FSCA’s contingency plan: navigating COFI delays and licensing overhaul
The FSCA is preparing for the massive task of migrating about 12 500 financial services providers into the new COFI framework.
Uncloaking the mysteries of financial sector penalties
The huge penalties imposed by the FSCA and the Prudential Authority raise questions about the clarity and consistency of the factors influencing these fines.
FSRA Exemption Notice 1 of 2019 (LTIA) – Certain insurers exempted from Rule 19
The FSCA has just released the FSRA Exemption Notice 1 of 2019 (LTIA). According to the notice an insurer that offers assistance policies, funeral policies or micro-insurance policies is exempted, in terms of […]
