Crypto transfers: new client information requirements coming for CASPs and intermediaries

The ‘travel rule’ means CASPs and FSPs cannot initiate a crypto asset transfer unless they can transmit prescribed information.

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Insurance Bill passed in Parliament

Insurance Bill B1B, as amended by the Standing Committee on Finance was passed in the National Assembly on 28 November 2107. It will now be referred to the National Council of Provinces for consideration. The […]

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Notes on the Insurance Bill

The Insurance Bill in its probable final form has now been published. The Bill deals essentially in prudential matters as these apply to insurers. However, there are a number of amendments to existing […]

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Insurance Bill Update

The National Treasury presented its response to public comments received on the Insurance Bill, 2016, to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance in May. A copy of the Bill, as well as the presentation […]

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Legislative Avalanche Warning

If you have just returned from a visit to Mars, you may want to take cognisance of some of the legislative changes that are currently taking place. It is a daunting task just […]

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Insurance Bill criticised by black business

Business Day reports as follows: A highly technical bill intended to strengthen the prudential regulation of the insurance industry was attacked by black business in Parliament on Tuesday for reinforcing the barriers to […]

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