Retirement fund members must ensure their fund has their correct details and they are registered as a taxpayer with SARS.
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The declaration of a national state of disaster by President Ramaphosa on 15 March 2020 has shaken the entire country to its core and will hopefully mobilise all South Africans to work together and take […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures in the interest of containing the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect their staff, the sector and to support Government […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures in the interest of containing the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect their staff, the sector and to support Government […]
As a result of the COVID 19 virus, the Office of the FAIS Ombud has also implemented measures to limit the spread of the virus in an effort to protect both employees and […]
Given the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in South Africa, and in support of government’s decision to stop any public gathering of more than 100 people; the organising committee for Money Smart Week South […]
The spread of the coronavirus led to the closure of schools and universities and the cancellation of face- to-face workshops and seminars. With only 72 days to go, now is the time to […]
Costa Economou, convenor of the Retirement Matters Committee of the Actuarial Society of South Africa, says that many people do not consider the time it takes to earn the money needed to fund […]
The Investec GIBS Savings Index for SA, started three years ago, has become an important barometer and measure of savings levels in the country. Toward the end of last year, Investec also released […]
About 70% of the approximately 12 million cars on South Africa’s roads are not insured. Insurers have therefore welcomed the government’s proposal, announced in the recent Budget speech, to make third-party insurance compulsory for […]
Money Smart Week South Africa 2020 will take place from 23 to 28 March. In a recent tweet the FSCA asked: “What will you be doing to help improve financial literacy and help build a […]
With less than 80 days before the end of the current CPD cycle, now is an opportune time to take stock, and action, if required. As you are no doubt aware, certain categories […]
An earlier article about the Morningstar awards incorrectly linked the 2019 media release. Here is the correct 2020 release – congratulations to the winning funds and apologies for publishing the incorrect media release. […]
In November 2019, the “Just Retirement Insights 2019” study indicated that over 80% of a sample of South African pre-retirees and retirees are confident in their financial planning ability. Eight out of 10 […]
In November 2019, the “Just Retirement Insights 2019” study indicated that over 80% of a sample of South African pre-retirees and retirees are confident in their financial planning ability. Eight out of 10 […]
It was recently announced that South Africa is in its second recession in two years. The question now is what will happen if Moody’s rescinds South Africa’s remaining investment-grade credit rating. How will […]
Seats are still available to attend Moonstone’s popular KI workshops in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. More about the workshop The Fit and Proper requirements published in December 2017 introduced a whole new set […]
