Retirement fund members must ensure their fund has their correct details and they are registered as a taxpayer with SARS.
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In a recent media release Reana Steyn, the Ombud for Banking Services, cautions consumers to remain calm and to follow the stringent lockdown measures in place to protect both themselves and their families, […]
“Life annuity rates have increased by 10-15% since the beginning of the year, which offsets the reduction in market values most people in or close to retirement have experienced in the recent market […]
“Life annuity rates have increased by 10-15% since the beginning of the year, which offsets the reduction in market values most people in or close to retirement have experienced in the recent market […]
FSCA FAIS Notice 21 of 2020 Notice contains exemptions from sections 45(2), 48(1) and 48(2) of the Determination, as applicable, for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The extent of exemptions: ● Category I FSPs […]
FSCA FAIS Notice 21 of 2020 Notice contains exemptions from sections 45(2), 48(1) and 48(2) of the Determination, as applicable, for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The extent of exemptions: ● Category I FSPs […]
As the use of crypto assets continues to grow and evolve, a deeper collective understanding of this area is emerging, and regulators across the globe are formulating regulatory approaches that are proportionate to, […]
As the use of crypto assets continues to grow and evolve, a deeper collective understanding of this area is emerging, and regulators across the globe are formulating regulatory approaches that are proportionate to, […]
The FSCA warns the public against doing any financial-related business with forex trading platforms that promise an income stream during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a media release, the FSCA mentions that they were […]
The FSCA warns the public against doing any financial-related business with forex trading platforms that promise an income stream during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a media release, the FSCA mentions that they were […]
FSCA FAIS Notice 17 of 2020, the Exemption from and extension of period to comply with Fit and Proper Requirements, 2020, has been withdrawn by the FSCA and substituted with FSCA FAIS Notice 22 […]
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is implementing measures within the ambit of the Medical Schemes Act to assist medical schemes to adapt to the adverse effect of the coronavirus pandemic, which threatens […]
FSCA Communication 19 of 2020 (INS) recognises that the inability to pay premiums as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may be to the detriment of the policyholder and will have a negative […]
We have now entered an era where online education is the new norm. Over the last few weeks many of us have been seeking out possible online resources, not just to improve our […]
“With the world at a standstill, many people will be particularly worried about the effect of the virus on their investments, but all is not lost,” says Clive Eggers, head of Investment Analytics […]
Every dark cloud, as the saying goes, has a silver lining. In the case of Covid-19, this also applies, thanks to some great footwork by the life offices. If there is one thing […]
In one of the case studies discussed in the latest Short-Term Ombudsman Briefcase, readers are reminded of Rule 15.1 of the Policyholder Protection Rules. This states that policies must contain a provision for a […]
