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.

European Tour Overview

European Tour Overview The difference between the All Blacks and the Springboks is exactly the same as that which differentiates their supporters. After a very touching opening to the match (the band stopped […]

Did Direct Insurer Transgress?

An on-line article concerning an advert of a direct insurer which transgressed the Code of Conduct of a professional body, was removed this morning. We also prepared an article on this, but decided […]

FSB/ Inseta Regulatory Exam Preparation Workshops:

The final date for registration is next Friday, 16 November 2012. This is your final reminder. For more information, please click here.

Moving a Short-term Book

Publication of the FAIS Ombud’s annual report provides a great learning opportunity every year. We believe that learning from someone else’s mistakes is far better than from your own. A subject that made […]

Holding her own

A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says ‘I’m on this cruise to […]

Requirements for Compliance Officers

The changes to requirements for compliance officers (COs) caused quite a stir in the industry. We are not convinced that everybody understood how it affects them. Moonstone Compliance condensed the information below from […]

When the Elephants fight…

Continuity appears to have been the motivation behind the selection of the Springbok team for Saturday’s test against Ireland. Juandré Kruger is the logical replacement for Andries Bekker, as is JP Pietersen for […]

Guaranteed annuities, Ugly Ducklings?

This article was published in IG eZine October 2012. In view of the current debate on changes to retirement provision, it is essential reading to provide a more balanced perspective on the choice […]

Father, forgive me…

A Priest in a small town was called away for an emergency on a Sunday afternoon while he was about to hear confessions. Not wanting to leave the confessional unattended, and having no […]

Vereistes vir Voldoeningsbeamptes

Veranderde vereistes vir voldoeningsbeamptes (VBs) het nogal heelwat kopkrap veroorsaak vir die bedryf. Die inligting hieronder, wat Moonstone Compliance verwerk het uit Raadskennisgewing 127 van 2010, sal lesers help om meer duidelikheid te […]

Check your Details at the FSB

On Thursday we reminded readers of the necessity to notify the FSB of any material changes in their licensing conditions. A Moonstone Protector client in Bloemfontein had recently changed auditors, and was concerned […]

Transforming sport about more than numbers

This is the title of an article which appeared in Business Day yesterday. I must admit that this is probably the first time where the honourable Minister of Sport and Recreation and I […]

Worrying Facts

A number of people, cleverer than I, had a lot to say about the latest statistics released by the FSB. I battled to get the sums to tally, not having been exposed to […]

Clever Business Signs

In a Podiatrist’s office: “Time wounds all heels.” On a Plumber’s truck: “We repair what your husband fixed.” On another Plumber’s truck: “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.” On a Church’s […]

Binder Workshop in Durban

This is the only venue where we still have seats available. It will be presented at our RE venue in Musgrave Centre on the 13th floor, on 13 November. I wonder if this […]

Licence Profile Changes

Authorised financial service providers are legally required to advise the FSB in the prescribed manner of any changes to their licensing conditions, within 15 days of such changes. Many FSPs are not aware […]