Expect the FSCA to call – heightened AML/CFT oversight ahead
What the Authority expects from financial services providers when it conducts Financial Intelligence Centre Act inspections.
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Medical malpractice on the rise: brokers’ role in managing healthcare risk
With malpractice claims escalating and legal costs climbing, brokers can help healthcare clients protect their reputations and structure cover that matches a complex liability environment.
Santam to unify specialist businesses under single brand banner
Santam will rebrand five of its specialist insurance units under a single identity, streamlining operations and strengthening its presence across Africa and emerging markets.
In the age of AI, asset managers face a new kind of intelligence test
As artificial intelligence accelerates a quiet revolution in active asset management, Coronation’s Peter Kempen argues the future lies in blending AI’s speed and scale with human intuition and judgment.
How professional indemnity fits into broker risk management
Overlooking crucial risk management steps can significantly affect brokers’ liability exposure and their PI insurance coverage.
Moonstone Information Refinery marks 25 years of innovation and expertise
Celebrating a quarter-century of innovation, Moonstone Information Refinery has transformed from a niche newsletter into a multifaceted provider of business solutions.
FSCA says new digital platform will streamline compliance and regulation
IRS, which is set to go live in 2026, will leverage smart analytics to automate risk assessments and provide a comprehensive view of regulated entities.
MBSE celebrates 10 years of innovation in online financial education
From its roots in corporate insurance training to leading the charge in online learning, Moonstone Business School of Excellence is shaping the future of financial services education.
Turning regulatory training into an opportunity
Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s regulatory short courses are among MBSE’s most popular offerings for FSPs looking to meet their CPD requirements.
Farmer wins court battle over R10m insurance deduction
The Tax Court rules against SARS in a dispute over a contingency insurance deduction, reaffirming the legitimacy of the policy and its role in protecting income-generating activities.
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.
How to navigate anxiety in the approaching US tariffs tug of war
Donald Trump’s tariff threats shook global markets in 2018 and 2019, leaving investors grappling with volatility and uncertainty. Here are the lessons for investors as an unpredictable economic climate looms.
Retirement fund trustees face personal liability for cybersecurity non-compliance
With the Joint Standard on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience set to take effect in June, trustees could be held personally liable for losses due to data breaches.
Rising risks and rewards: the shift to asset-intensive reinsurance in the insurance sector
As insurers increasingly turn to alternative assets and cross-border reinsurance, industry experts highlight the growing complexities and risks.
Top achievers share insights on excelling in short-term insurance qualification
Top achievers in the Higher Certificate in Short-Term Insurance (HCSTI) qualification exams, credit the qualification with deepening their industry knowledge and advancing their careers.
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.
Don’t let non-disclosure sink your business: insurance insights for owners
Business owners who neglect to inform their insurers of changes risk denied claims, policy voidance, and even lawsuits.
