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NCA Credit providers’ FICA obligations
NCR Desktop Audits
Is South Africa on track to getting off the grey list?
Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
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Webinars on how to investigate misconduct and address poor performance
Prosecution challenges threaten South Africa’s exit from FATF grey list
The National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill will play a pivotal role in bolstering South Africa’s prosecution capabilities, says CDH’s Louis Botha.
How to navigate the nuances of motor insurance to prevent claim rejections
As car insurance underwriting becomes increasingly intricate, brokers play a crucial role in informing clients of the distinctions between private and business usage.
South Africa undertakes to implement Crypto-asset Reporting Framework
As global jurisdictions, including South Africa, gear up to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework by 2027, a new era of tax compliance and intensified efforts to combat crypto-related tax evasion is on the horizon.
Funeral policy fraud: know how to protect yourself
While insurers say that the number of claims found to be fraudulent remains ‘stable’, funeral insurance continues to attract a high incidence of fraud and dishonesty.
Inquiries into insolvent Classic Financial Services unearth assets
The administration process of the insolvent estate of Classic Financial Services has yielded ‘numerous assets’, providing a glimmer of hope for creditors.
Medical scheme contribution increases largely surpass recommended 8% hike
The Council for Medical Schemes has withdrawn a directive for Discovery to retract its communication about contribution and benefit changes for 2024.
Unpacking the tax implications for investments
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants’ Ettiene Retief provides insights on how individual investors can make smart tax-informed decisions for their investment portfolios.
UPDATED: Withdraw 2024 contribution increase announcements, regulator instructs medical schemes
Discovery has lodged an appeal against a Council for Medical Schemes directive to retract communication to members about its 2024 contribution and benefit changes.
Where does commission end and chargeable advice begin?
Billy Seyffert, the chief operating officer of Moonstone Compliance, will share his insights on remuneration models in the insurance industry at the upcoming FPI convention.
Former Edwafin CEO gets 10-year prison sentence for running a Ponzi scheme
Patrick Stapleton – former CEO of the notorious Edwafin investment company – was recently convicted and sentenced for running a Ponzi scheme, the workings of which seem oddly familiar.
‘We do not need a BRICS currency,’ says Kganyago
A BRICS reserve currency might be more volatile than other currencies because it will be subject to five different fiscal policies, says Sarb Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
Sarb governor says ‘naughty local governments’ are driving inflation
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago unpacks the risks to inflation and the country’s ability to surmount them.
Insurers still quantifying losses from Western Cape storm
The City of Cape Town has declared the storm that ravaged the Western Cape over three days in September ‘a major incident’.
Discovery Health’s 2024 contribution increases await green light from CMS
There are concerns that members with Saver plans will experience severe cuts to the allocations to their medical savings accounts.
How SA employment laws are promoting the inclusion of women in the workplace
The discrepancies between the treatment of women and men in the workplace are to some extent decreasing, but women continue to experience barriers to retention and promotion.
Former bank employee’s ‘good intentions’ not enough to avoid debarment
The Financial Services Tribunal hears another case involving a representative who ‘completed’ proof of address letter on clients’ behalf.
