RE D-Day after 31 March 2013
Monday 15 April was D-Day for those who failed to pass the regulatory exams by the deadline date. An FSP is obliged to advise the FSB of those affected by this, be it […]
Author: Paul Kruger
SARS pays back R10bn, but some taxpayers’ refunds are being withheld
Taxpayers should inform SARS if they have been unemployed for a full year or longer, to avoid being flagged as non-compliant.
Read moreNew Accreditation Requirements for Healthcare Accreditation
A document entitled, “Policy Document on the requirements for and process with regard to the accreditation of Health Care Brokers and Broker Organisations”, was sent to registered practitioners in the industry last week. […]
A Gentle Rebuke
A Gentle Rebuke A guy was getting ready to tee off on the first hole when a second golfer approached and asked if he could join him. The first said that he usually […]
The Tom and Jerrier Show
Further to the article above, we would like to add a few thoughts to the debate on what is really an important issue for us. The Jerrier/Outsurance judgement created a major problem for […]
FSB doen Stappe na Outsurance Uitspraak
Kort na die hofuitspraak waarin daar in Outsurance se guns bevind is ten opsigte van ‘n eis wat hulle verwerp het, het die Reguleerder ingetree om ‘n herhaling te voorkom van wat blyk […]
Latest update
We received a very welcome letter of thanks from a training service provider who commended our RE personnel for the excellent service rendered, especially over the last few weeks, to get results to […]
New kind of “ism”
This is a new take on an old joke, updated in line with what has happened in the world’s different economies. SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbour. COMMUNISM […]
Requirements for New Appointees
A reader questioned the requirements in terms of the regulatory exams for new appointees as key individuals (KI) or discretionary fund managers. Those who want to apply for appointment as Category II or […]
Intermediary Remuneration Review Part I:
We shared information on this topic before. The March edition of the ASISA newsletter, “In the Loop”, contains new insights which we believe assists better understanding of this very important topic. We quote […]
Claimant loses against Outsurance
The Mercury reports that Sherwin Jerrier is R600 000 out of pocket after a judge ruled that Outsurance did not have to pay his claim after a car accident. He apparently omitted to […]
Rugby is ‘n harde spel.
Hierdie stories is deur verskeie karakters op Facebook geplaas. Ek aanvaar geen verantwoordelikheid vir die akkuraatheid hiervan, of die antagonisme wat dit mag ontlok nie. Ek loop gister daar by Pick n Pay […]
Structured Whistle Blowing
A certain individual in my previous life, who bore a strong resemblance to Attila the Hun, was fond of saying: “One cannot be a little pregnant.” He was, of course, referring to small […]
CPD Update
The March edition of the ASISA publication “In the Loop” contains the following information regarding CPD developments: The FSB published a draft, redesigned, Determination of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on 19 December 2011. […]
Section 14A Debarments
The ASISA publication contains a wealth of useful information: ASISA Members reported that section 14A debarments continue to be a very long process. Employers are at risk when appointing or dealing with persons […]
Vat hom Ouboet!
This weekend, the Kings face yet another steep hurdle, playing the Brumbies in Canberra. Jake White has already indicated that he will not select an “underweight” side, knowing how physical the Kings are. […]
