South Africa already has wealth taxes, says Kieswetter
Almost half the revenue from personal taxes is derived from people who earn more than R1 million.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
Bonitas celebrates brokers for driving the scheme’s growth
Industry leaders such as AlexForbes, Avoir Corporate Healthcare, and Hippo Advisory shone bright at the third annual Top Broker Awards.
Budget: higher taxes, rising costs, and no relief for households
A phased VAT increase and frozen tax brackets mean South Africans will pay more, while concerns grow over government spending and economic stagnation.
KZN Treasury’s R2.4bn loan request raises more questions than answers
As the KwaZulu-Natal government scrambles to keep Ithala afloat, its urgent request for a R2.4 billion loan from National Treasury sparks confusion – especially given an earlier government guarantee.
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.
New earnings threshold on 1 April – what this means for employees
If you earn above the threshold, certain provisions of three pieces of labour legislation no longer automatically apply.
FIC accepting RMCPs after the 12 March deadline
But institutions that file their RMCPs after the deadline are regarded as non-compliant and may be sanctioned.
Trump’s on-off tariffs drive market volatility
Economic experts warn that the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s escalating tariffs is driving significant market fluctuations.
Two-pot withdrawals linked to surge in used car sales
The Bureau of Market Research discloses what South Africans have done with their savings benefit withdrawals since September 2024.
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.
Sanlam and Ninety One seal key deal to reshape active asset management landscape
Sanlam and Ninety One share key agreements, marking the next step in their strategic partnership.
Health Minister publishes draft regulations for NHI Fund governance
The regulations set out the process for selecting the NHI Fund’s leadership, including its board, chief executive, and advisory committees.
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.
Coalition: government’s ‘piecemeal’ healthcare reforms fall short
The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition says the proposed tariff-setting measures for private healthcare side-step essential reforms.
More women prioritising preventive healthcare, Bestmed data shows
Rising breast and cervical cancer registrations underscore the importance of early detection and access to quality medical care.
Crucial deadline for accountable institutions supervised by the FIC
They must submit a copy of their RMCP to the Financial Intelligence Centre by 12 March.
Santam’s earnings surge despite troubling weather and vehicle claims
Nearly all business units report strong growth in new business volumes.
