POPI and the FSP – Part II
On Monday we discussed the rationale behind the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPI” or “the Act”), some important definitions and the role of the information officer. This article deals […]
Momentum’s NHI cost estimate is ‘mathematical hooliganism’, says Health Minister
Aaron Motsoaledi wants to engage with people who are in favour of universal health coverage but have objections to the NHI Act.
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Cats or Canes?
The panel of New Zealand rugby experts in last night’s discussion on the final of the 2016 Super Rugby displayed a lot of respect for the Lions, but were unanimous in their view […]
Compliance Becomes a Boardroom Issue
This is the title of an article by Tyler Nunnally and Paul Resnik of Finametrica which was published in the June newsletter of the National Society of Professional Compliance. “Financial services firms face […]
PWC Economic Crime Survey 2016
We may have lost our top world rankings in a number of sports, but this survey shows that we are more than holding our own when it comes to economic crime. The study, […]
POPI and your FSP Part I
Despite a lot of early fanfare, little mention was recently made of this important piece of legislation which is bound to impact on each FSP. This overview is, by its nature, very brief […]
Objects in the rear view mirror
Those who know the Meatloaf song, knows that it continues: “…may appear closer than they are.” Enquiries to the FSB regarding the current state of the Retail Distribution Review indicated that draft regulations […]
The Journey Towards Greater Client Centricity
By Florence de Vries It is no secret that, in a few years’ time, only today’s general insurance game-changers will be left standing. Research shows that today’s insurance customer is discerning, time-poor and […]
Ackers, the Gambler
At this stage of the Super Rugby competition, the words of the Don Schlitz song, made famous by Kenny Rogers, come to mind: You’ve got to know when to hold ’em Know when […]
CMS Guidance for 2017
The Council for Medical Schemes’ “Circular 48 of 2016: Guidance on benefit changes and contribution increases for 2017” contains the requirements for the assessment of the benefits and contributions for 2017. Apart from […]
Cost Estimates of Twin Peaks
A huge amount of documentation was published last week by the National Treasury, providing an update on its views on feedback on the Financial Sector Regulation Bill. One document reported the findings of […]
2017 Budget for Regulatory Exams
A number of our corporate clients are in the process of planning for 2017, and have made enquiries as regards the regulatory exams. Cost Increases In the nearly six years we have only […]
Financial Intelligence Centre Fixes
Many readers received a “request for account rejected” notification from the FIC following their online registration on the new “goAML” system. The reasons for rejection include: 1) 1st Phase FIC verification (Sec 43b […]
Remorse as Mitigation in debarment cases
While, in the past, saying sorry and meaning it, assisted appellants, there are limits to what having regret can achieve. Bhupesh Nathoo versus Registrar In January 2016 we reported on an appeal by […]
Super Rugby Playoffs
The quarter finals are here at long last. I thought you may find it interesting to hear the views from rugby writers in New Zealand, as all three our matches are against Kiwi […]
2016 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture
This is an extract from the lecture by Bill Gates at Pretoria University. If there is one thing I’m sure of, it is this: Africa can achieve the future it aspires to.That future […]
Authentication of RE Certificates
We often receive queries from employers regarding the validity of RE certificates produced by prospective applicants. This is indeed wise, as we are aware of instances where people fraudulently replicate documents by means […]
