Experts warn of financial literacy crisis, call for co-ordinated action
At the FSCA Financial Education Summit, industry leaders outlined the shortcomings of current financial education efforts and the need for a strategic overhaul.
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Regulator pushes for stronger PAIA enforcement amid low compliance by public bodies
The Information Regulator’s upcoming guidance note clarifies that direct marketing via phone calls falls under POPIA’s consent requirements.
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Cybersecurity Joint Standard: commencement date confirmed
Is South Africa on track to getting off the grey list?
Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
Enhance your HR skills by attending our insightful webinars in November
Webinars on how to investigate misconduct and address poor performance
Recordings of our Employment Equity Act webinars are available
Recording of Moonstone Compliance’s Fica webinar is now available
Tribunal ruling underscores directors’ obligations regarding financial statements
FST upholds the JSE’s decision to fine Tongaat Hulett’s former CFO R6m and bar him from holding office as a director of a listed company for 10 years.
Is Jooste’s frozen estate next on the SARB’s radar?
The South African Reserve Bank has seized more than R6 billion from various Ibex Investments accounts, previously Steinhoff.
SCA rules on composition of Financial Services Tribunal panels
Litigation between Trustco and the JSE over the group’s financial statements.
Copper, commodities, and BHP’s bid: what it means for South Africa’s mining future
The potential acquisition of Anglo American by BHP is part of a larger global trend in the mining industry. Understanding the implications for these trends is essential for JSE investors to make informed investment decisions.
It’s been a lost decade for JSE investors, says Allan Gray
But a co-manager of the Equity Fund believes the domestic exchange offers compelling investment opportunities.
JSE unveils proposals to reduce regulatory burden on smaller companies
The move aims to stem the tide of delistings, which has halved the size of Africa’s largest stock exchange since 2001.
Swix indices on the way out as JSE simplifies benchmarks
From this month, the ‘vanilla’ indices will adopt the same methodology and therefore have the same weightings as the Swix indices.
CEO fined R7.5m and barred as a director for share-trading during closed period
The JSE says Luxe’s former chief executive refused to acknowledge regulatory correspondence or co-operate with the investigation.
Tribunal upholds JSE’s public censure of Trustco
The company did not inform shareholders timeously of the effects of a change to the terms of a loan.
SA capital markets are cheap, but is it darkest before dawn?
Any stupid remark or action could lead to a further downgrade in South Africa’s credit rating and higher 10-year government bond yields.
Thursday briefing: a round-up of recent financial services news
FNB to expand adviser network | Extending mortgages to fund solar unwise | Bank staff sentenced for fraud | ANC-EFF coalition ‘worries investors’
Sarb has been planning for a possible total grid failure since 2015
‘An orderly’ closing and reopening of markets may be required.
Regulators are turning up the heat on Markus Jooste
JSE imposes fines totalling R15 million and bars Steinhoff’s former chief executive from holding office as a director.
Short-term insurer OUTsurance lists on the JSE
Final chapter in RMI’s transition from an investor in a portfolio of financial services businesses.
Trustco takes the JSE to the tribunal for a second time
Meanwhile, the High Court dismisses Trustco’s bid to have the FST’s November 2021 decision reviewed and set aside.
Amendments could result in companies moving their primary listing, says JSE
The proposed “beneficial owner” disclosure and reporting requirements for listed companies could result in companies moving their primary listing from South Africa to other jurisdictions, the JSE has told the National Assembly’s Standing […]
