Tribunal rules against former Sanlam representative in signature dispute
The Financial Services Tribunal dismisses a reconsideration application by a former representative who claimed a client e-signed documents in person.
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Life insurer debars rep who ‘went off-script’ during sales call
The agent repeatedly deviated from the approved product script. Previous warnings and documented missteps played a key role in the decision.
Debarment set aside as Tribunal distinguishes negligence from dishonesty
The case highlights that debarment is reserved for instances of clear, intentional breaches of integrity, not mere negligence.
FSP loses bid to halt investigation and lift licence suspension
The FSCA’s decision to investigate Anova Wealth and suspend its licence remains in effect after the Tribunal declined the FSP’s applications for reconsideration.
Tribunal upholds FSCA’s sanctions for unauthorised advice
FSPs must ensure their representatives operate strictly within their authorised product categories and according to the client’s mandate.
FST ruling reinforces need to follow due process in debarments
The Tribunal finds the FSP skipped critical steps, including notifying the representative and giving her an opportunity to respond.
Tribunal upholds debarments for misusing client information
The decisions show that even thwarted attempts to breach confidentiality signal a critical lapse in integrity.
Dispute over cancelled policy: FST orders FAIS Ombud to reconsider decision
The Tribunal’s decision underscores that financial advisers’ duties are limited to the specific terms of their engagement.
FAIS Ombud erred in dismissing complaint against insurance broker, says Tribunal
The Ombud failed to investigate key facts around the broker’s alleged negligence in communicating an essential policy requirement.
Tribunal criticises FSCA for missteps in oversight of retirement fund
The FST orders the FSCA to reconsider key decisions regarding the Municipal Employees Pension Fund, saying the regulator overstepped its authority.
Tribunal upholds debarment of underwriting manager over false claims
SASTUA says the former key individual issued policies under false pretences and submitted duplicate claims for the same items.
Single mother and sole breadwinner pleads for debarment to be lifted
Commercial insurance agent who was debarred for diverting premiums to her bank account asks to be allowed to make a fresh start.
Tribunal sets aside debarment involving dispute over replacement policies
The representative’s conduct of completing contracts as new instead of replacements was not motivated by dishonesty, the FST says.
Broker debarred for adding property to policy after it was set on fire
The house, which belonged to the broker’s brother, was set alight after the sheriff served an eviction letter on the occupant.
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.
Tribunal upholds FSCA’s debarment of adviser accused of stealing clients’ money
The former Old Mutual adviser claimed the complainants were not his clients but his relatives who had agreed to lend him the money.
Immediate resignation following bonus no reason for debarment, Tribunal rules
The FST finds that the FSP’s attempt to use debarment as a tool to resolve an employment dispute is a misuse of the FAIS Act’s provisions.
