Battle between PA and insurers: court clarifies regulatory powers
The High Court confirms the Prudential Authority’s right to challenge Tribunal decisions while affirming the limits of retrospective penalties.
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Access Bank and Sava aim to transform small-business banking in SA
Sava, a fintech startup backed by Access Bank South Africa, has received regulatory approval to launch a digital banking platform tailored to SMEs.
Ithala hits back: sharp criticism of Reserve Bank’s liquidation move
Ithala accuses the appointed repayment administrator of overstepping his authority, while the Prudential Authority moves to liquidate the entity.
How Ithala’s banking ambitions crumbled: the rise and fall of a rural icon
The Prudential Authority’s push for Ithala’s provisional liquidation has brought the bank’s journey to an abrupt halt, leaving 257 000 depositors in limbo.
Godongwana defends the banks’ right to close accounts
Financial institutions will participate in evaluating improvements to Conduct Standard 3 of 2020, aligning these efforts with the COFI Bill.
Key regulatory and compliance developments: looking back at 2024 and what’s ahead in 2025
Billy Seyffert unpacks 2024’s major compliance changes, from the two-pot retirement system to cybersecurity standards, offering practical advice to stay ahead in 2025.
FSCA and PA to revamp funeral insurance regulations – call for stakeholder input
Inputs provided during workshops in 2025 will guide the formulation of ‘a pragmatic and balanced approach’ to the regulation and supervision of funeral insurance.
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.
FSCA announces proposed levy increase for 2025/26
The increase is below the 6% CPI-related increase permitted by the Levies Act.
HSBC and Bidvest hit with fines for FICA non-compliance
The fines on both banks run into millions of rands, but most of the penalties are conditionally suspended.
Old Mutual fined almost R16 million for FICA violations
The Prudential Authority discovered the non-compliance during a routine inspection conducted four years ago.
Estate provisionally sequestrated 13 years after pyramid scheme exposed
The High Court places the estate of Adelaide Musa Duma under provisional sequestration for her role in TVI, once SA’s biggest pyramid scheme.
Finance Minister publishes FSP levies for 2024/25
Entities supervised by the FSCA are in for an increase of 6%.
How Ithala’s licence suspension may affect clients and operations
While Ithala remains operational for existing clients, the search for a new sponsor and regulatory hurdles pose significant challenges.
SARB sanctions insurers and bank for FICA breaches
The non-compliance was discovered during inspections by the Prudential Authority in 2020 and 2022.
Sasfin fined R160m for ‘non-compliance’ by discontinued forex business
The bank also faces a R4.9bn claim arising from SARS’s alleged inability to collect taxes and penalties from former foreign exchange clients.
SARB sanctions life insurer for FICA non-compliance
The effective fine of R7 million and other sanctions follow an inspection conducted four years ago.
