Competition Tribunal rules it can hear currency manipulation case against banks
Nine more banks have been added to the case.
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ConCourt judgment in Capitec vs SARS clarifies important VAT principles
The decision addresses the recovery of VAT on payments made under loan cover provided free of charge.
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Licence withdrawn for failure to comply with financial requirements
It appears that we live in a country where people can flaunt the law at will and get away with it. Reading the daily reports from the Zondo commission makes one’s hair stand […]
Key aspects around appointment of replacement KIs
A recent application for the reconsideration of a decision by the FSCA provides clarity on an aspect which has always been a bit of a grey area. In rather crude terms it is […]
A debarment should not be about settling scores
A recent determination by the Financial Sector Tribunal contains this very interesting paragraph: A debarment may not be used to satisfy a provider’s contractual or other grievances against a representative, unrelated to fitness […]
FAIS Ombud rebuked by Tribunal
In the FJ Kotze case heard on 5 July 2021, the Financial Sector Tribunal made several scathing findings against the Office of the FAIS Ombud, something that the newly appointed Ombud Council would […]
FAIS Ombud rebuked by Tribunal
In the FJ Kotze case heard on 5 July 2021, the Financial Sector Tribunal made several scathing findings against the Office of the FAIS Ombud, something that the newly appointed Ombud Council would […]
Debarment set aside on interesting grounds
The number of successful appeals for reconsideration of debarments makes one wonder how many travesties of justice took place before the Financial Sector Tribunal saw the light. Previously, there was no recourse but […]
Collusion to no avail
An applicant who was debarred after being found guilty of fraud and dishonesty appealed to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for a reconsideration of the decision. The applicant “attacked the process of debarment” […]
Condonation of late application for reconsideration of debarment
The recently updated Financial Services Tribunal Consolidated Rules contain the following stipulations regarding time frames: An application for reconsideration must be made: if the applicant requested reasons in terms of section 229 of the […]
Condonation of late application for reconsideration of debarment
The recently updated Financial Services Tribunal Consolidated Rules contain the following stipulations regarding time frames: An application for reconsideration must be made: if the applicant requested reasons in terms of section 229 of the […]
Tribunal publishes guidelines for reconsideration appeals
There can be little doubt that the Financial Sector Tribunal has made a huge difference in the industry as far as bringing legal certainty in an environment where the small guys and girls […]
Tribunal publishes guidelines for reconsideration appeals
There can be little doubt that the Financial Sector Tribunal has made a huge difference in the industry as far as bringing legal certainty in an environment where the small guys and girls […]
Two wrongs doth not a right make
Regular readers will know that I have expressed my frustrations in the past with people who approached the Financial Sector Tribunal for leniency despite being blatantly dishonest. A recent decision by the Tribunal […]
Debarments – Don’t put your head in the sand
On 1 April 2018, the debarment process under the FAIS Act was amended by the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSRA). Since then, many debarment cases have been referred to the Tribunal. […]
Debarments – Don’t put your head in the sand
On 1 April 2018, the debarment process under the FAIS Act was amended by the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSRA). Since then, many debarment cases have been referred to the Tribunal. […]
Tribunal orders cut to the chase – Chancers are dealt with unceremoniously
The Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 establishes the independent Financial Services Tribunal in terms of section 219 thereof. Upon application by aggrieved persons, the Tribunal is empowered to reconsider decisions of […]
