Wife accused of murder cannot receive a death benefit
‘The bloody hand does not inherit’ is an established common law principle, says the Pension Funds Adjudicator.
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Key aspects of Treasury’s proposals to reform SA’s financial ombud system
The National Financial Ombud’s jurisdiction will be expanded in phases to include the activities of all regulated financial institutions.
Existing financial ombud system is ‘too complex’ for consumers to navigate
There is a high degree of consensus over the reform recommendations put forward by the World Bank Group, says Treasury.
Ombuds will handle cases involving disputes of fact or law and award compensation
And the requirement to accept oral complaints applies to financial institutions, not only ombuds.
