When death do us part
One has to wonder whether those who are so quick to criticise the industry in isolated cases ever take note of the good news. Not that I am implying that death is good […]
Why I turned mildly bearish and opted for a defensive strategy
The formation of the GNU sparked a rally in local financial markets. But as storm clouds gather on global equity markets, the long-term outlook remains uncertain.
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Failure to submit report leads to R100 000 penalty
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) imposed an administrative penalty of R100 000 on a division of a leading bank for failing to meet a licence condition. The company was granted a licence […]
Failure to submit report leads to R100 000 penalty
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) imposed an administrative penalty of R100 000 on a division of a leading bank for failing to meet a licence condition. The company was granted a licence […]
Why did MPC keep interest rates unchanged?
The answer is simple. Inflation, according to Thalia Petousis, fund manager at Allan Gray. Last week, the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3,5%, […]
Wearables for the win
The role technology plays in an individual’s life is rapidly growing and individuals are becoming more dependent on it – from tracking steps to monitoring heart rate are now part of a daily […]
FSTC Webinar for Compliance Officers on B-BBEE Reporting FAQ’s
Part of the mandate of the FSTC is to both drive and measure transformation against the backdrop of the set Financial Sector Code targets. This is done annually through a report which is […]
FSTC Webinar for Compliance Officers on B-BBEE Reporting FAQ’s
Part of the mandate of the FSTC is to both drive and measure transformation against the backdrop of the set Financial Sector Code targets. This is done annually through a report which is […]
SAQA impacted by funding constraints
Legalbrief Today reports as follows: “The SA Qualifications Authority (Saqa) has been forced to operate at limited capacity due to funding constraints, which could leave thousands of prospective students and employees in limbo. […]
Latest on the rocky road to National Health Insurance
Legalbrief Today reported yesterday on articles in Die Burger and the Cape Argus on briefings to Parliament’s Health Committee by the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF). The […]
Ubuntu, fairness and equity in financial services
The matter of social justice was one of the considerations in the high-profile business interruption cases that were considered over the last year. A prime example of how this can be approached is […]
Ubuntu, fairness and equity in financial services
The matter of social justice was one of the considerations in the high-profile business interruption cases that were considered over the last year. A prime example of how this can be approached is […]
Five ways to get new habits to stick
COVID-19 has changed our experience of being a customer, an employee, a citizen and a human. These behaviour shifts will not change overnight and some have now become the norm. “Well, COVID-19 has […]
The importance of a robust retirement plan
Now is a good time for retirees to secure a guaranteed income for life. According to retirement income specialist Just, if your retirement savings were invested in balanced funds through the market turmoil […]
Recovery of local value funds – No similarities between the top six
In a recent Citywire article, Patrick Cairns takes a look at six equity funds riding the value wave. Cairns highlights that to be a successful value manager, you need patience. “You can find […]
Public comment sought on draft administrative action procedures
Background The FSCA website, on its Enforcement Actions page, shows a huge array of fines, ranging from R161 million to as little as R18 000. In 2013, we took up the issue of how […]
Public comment sought on draft administrative action procedures
Background The FSCA website, on its Enforcement Actions page, shows a huge array of fines, ranging from R161 million to as little as R18 000. In 2013, we took up the issue of how […]
