NCR issues guidelines for credit providers on debt counselling process and deductions
The changes, which include stricter compliance rules and clearer protocols for stopping debit orders, are designed to streamline the process and protect consumers.
Guidelines
Information Regulator publishes prescribed form for reporting data breaches
The Information Regulator (IR) has published a notification form, and accompanying guidelines, for reporting actual or potential security compromises, so that responsible parties can comply with their obligations in terms of section 22 […]
Cyber-security – Guidelines for working from home
On Monday, Momentum Metropolitan Holdings reported that it had been the victim of a cyberattack, with criminals able to access sensitive data on its systems. In a statement to shareholders, the financial services […]
Safety net bill introduced – Provides guidelines on how to deal with a failing bank
Cabinet has approved the tabling of the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill, 2020, in Parliament. According to Treasury, the Bill is part of the Twin Peaks reform of the financial regulatory system applicable […]
Safety net bill introduced – Provides guidelines on how to deal with a failing bank
Cabinet has approved the tabling of the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Bill, 2020, in Parliament. According to Treasury, the Bill is part of the Twin Peaks reform of the financial regulatory system applicable […]
Disclosure guidelines – Code of Conduct principles revisited
A recent Financial Services Tribunal case to reconsider the ruling of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers, once again highlighted important provisions of the Code of Conduct for Financial Services Providers. The Tribunal […]
Disclosure guidelines – Code of Conduct principles revisited
A recent Financial Services Tribunal case to reconsider the ruling of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers, once again highlighted important provisions of the Code of Conduct for Financial Services Providers. The Tribunal […]
Considering doing a qualification? – Some guidelines on the Higher Certificate in Wealth Management
With qualifications being a definite “must” for advisors in most categories, it is important to know which one is the right choice. The FSCA recently released FAIS Notice 36 of 2019, providing updated […]
Financial Services Tribunal rules updated – Guidelines to apply for reconsideration
The Financial Services Tribunal, which replaced the FSB Appeal Board from 1 April 2018, provides a person who is “aggrieved” by a “decision” of a “decision-maker” to apply to the Tribunal for a reconsideration of […]
F & P Guidelines for appointment of representatives
The new Fit and Proper regulations provide a wide range of prescriptions which FSPs should consider when appointing new representatives. It also has a potential bearing on current appointees who may be unrehabilitated […]
Debarment Guidelines Withdrawn
The document titled “Guideline on the Determination of Reappointment of Debarred Representatives”, published on 13 July 2011, was withdrawn in a notice published on Friday, 20 October 2017. No reason for the withdrawal was given, nor was […]
CIS Portfolio Performance Guidelines
CIS Information Circular 30, published on 12 July 2017, contains guidelines from the Registrar regarding the publishing and disclosure of CIS portfolio performance. The Registrar has noted that some managers of Collective Schemes Investments are […]
FIC Guidelines
The Financial Intelligence Centre published PCC36 which provides clarity on the obligations of accountable institutions and other persons assisting clients in making use of the 2016 Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (2016 SVDP) which […]
FSB: Debarment Guidelines
At the end of October, we published an article titled, New Debarment Notification Document, containing details of a new form which has to be completed and sent to the FSB when a key […]
