FSB: Debarment Guidelines
At the end of October, we published an article titled, New Debarment Notification Document, containing details of a new form which has to be completed and sent to the FSB when a key […]
Retirement fund members must ensure their fund has their correct details and they are registered as a taxpayer with SARS.
Read moreAt the end of October, we published an article titled, New Debarment Notification Document, containing details of a new form which has to be completed and sent to the FSB when a key […]
The man we most loved to hate, Sean Fitzpatrick, is actually a very likeable rogue. The interview with Ali Bacher was outstanding, and I would love to watch it again. On Saturday, Supersport […]
Nie oud of koud nie Dan Carter speel hierdie naweek in sy 100ste wedstryd vir die All Blacks. Daar was al spelers wat hierdie mylpaal bereik het, maar na my mening is hy […]
We are inundated with requests from clients who have mislaid their certificates. Please follow the DIY steps below to get it much quicker. Regulatory Exam candidates who wrote with Moonstone, and passed, can […]
In the light of an increase in practices relating to advertisements, brochures and similar communications that are contrary to section 4(3) of the Long-term and Short-term Insurance, steps aimed at addressing this were […]
An increase was announced with regards to the maximum value of the policy benefits to be provided in terms of an assistance policy (Financial product subcategory 1.1). As from 11 November 2013, the […]
The condition of the pitch is important in cricket, but it should not affect the quality of a rugby match. Sadly, Wales lost here, too. I felt particularly sorry for Frans Malherbe, and […]
The presentation by the FSB focussed on how the six desired outcomes of treating customers fairly will impact on the industry. For this discussion, we will only focus on three which will affect […]
South Africa is very much part of the global financial world, and also one of more than 200 members of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS). The mission of the International Association […]
This article is published with the kind permission of Van der Spuy and Partners in Paarl and Cape Town. The protection of privacy in South Africa has undergone intense investigation over the last […]
The statistics section of the Ombud’s report provides useful insight into trends in the industry. New complaints received During the applicable year, the FSB received 9 949 complaints. The total number of complaints […]
In a directive published last week, the Financial Intelligence Centre (the FIC) requested all institutions registered with it to update their details on the FIC’s electronic platform. In order to verify that your […]
The Springbok team, announced yesterday, pleased more people than usual, both from a view of who was selected, and who was left out. The inclusion of Pat Lambie in place of Zane Kirchner […]
According to an article on the Supersport website, South Africa have now failed to cross the 200-mark in five of their last seven matches, including a 4-1 defeat against Sri Lanka in July […]
Following on from a recent draft document calling for input from the industry, the Registrar has now published a directive on the maximum causal event charges which may be deducted under Part 5A […]
FAIS Circular 7, issued by the FSB this week, contains details of a new debarment notification document which comes into effect tomorrow, 1 November 2013. The background to this new form was discussed […]