Authority releases report on fines, debarments, investigations, and licence suspensions and withdrawals in 2023/24.
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Between March and August this year, Sanlam Individual Life has paid out over R162 million in COVID-19 related claims. Sickness and income protection benefits amounted to over R17 million claims while death and funeral claims […]
Between March and August this year, Sanlam Individual Life has paid out over R162 million in COVID-19 related claims. Sickness and income protection benefits amounted to over R17 million claims while death and funeral claims […]
The important role women play in money matters should not be restricted to one month in a year. Two recent surveys underline just how significant this role is. A snapshot survey of how […]
The important role women play in money matters should not be restricted to one month in a year. Two recent surveys underline just how significant this role is. A snapshot survey of how […]
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) just published its half yearly long-term insurance statistics. Seldom has there been a better time to reinforce the importance of life assurance than what […]
The purpose of the Credit Ombud is to provide a safe haven in which consumers and credit providers can resolve their disputes. How did this body fare over the past year and what […]
The purpose of the Credit Ombud is to provide a safe haven in which consumers and credit providers can resolve their disputes. How did this body fare over the past year and what […]
The issue of charging interest on initiation fees levied in terms of short-term credit transactions and unsecured credit transactions have long been debated within the credit industry. On the one hand, the industry […]
The issue of charging interest on initiation fees levied in terms of short-term credit transactions and unsecured credit transactions have long been debated within the credit industry. On the one hand, the industry […]
Although many might feel that the Sharemax debacle is old hat, and that FSPs could not have foreseen its implosion, it still serves the purpose of reminding us of the basics of compliance […]
Research suggests that digital financial fraud may see a surge of up to 80% this year. Just in the last week, we were exposed to various incidents, with the Experian South Africa data […]
Research suggests that digital financial fraud may see a surge of up to 80% this year. Just in the last week, we were exposed to various incidents, with the Experian South Africa data […]
The Minister of Finance has published amendments to the Financial Sector Regulations in terms of sections 61(4), 288 and 304 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act No.9 of 2017 (FSR Act). “… weaknesses […]
DebtBusters’ latest debt index for Q2 2020 reveals that South African consumers’ debt levels continued to deteriorate over the lockdown, with higher-income earners having unsustainable debt-to-income ratios. Benay Sager, DebtBusters’ chief operating officer, […]
DebtBusters’ latest debt index for Q2 2020 reveals that South African consumers’ debt levels continued to deteriorate over the lockdown, with higher-income earners having unsustainable debt-to-income ratios. Benay Sager, DebtBusters’ chief operating officer, […]
South Africa’s crime levels not only have an impact on individuals, families and communities, it also has serious financial implications, especially on the insurance industry as the increase in crimes lead to an […]
