The New Threatened Species
In May 2014, the Department of Education and Training published a list of the top 100 scarce skills, based on specific criteria. The document is sub-titled: Call for Comments on the National Scarce […]
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Read moreIn May 2014, the Department of Education and Training published a list of the top 100 scarce skills, based on specific criteria. The document is sub-titled: Call for Comments on the National Scarce […]
This is the only logical conclusion I could come to when I saw the Springbok team selected for the test against the International side on Saturday. One cannot fault the pack, including the […]
We commented on this very relevant topic last week. More detailed information has since come to hand. We will use this over the next few weeks to discuss what will possibly be contained […]
Legalbrief Today reported on a statement by Discovery Health’s CEO, Dr Jonathan Broomberg, that fraud in the medical schemes industry is estimated to cost SA between R8.22bn and R43.2bn. One of the latest […]
It appears a foregone conclusion in the media that Victor Matfield will lead the Springboks until the return of Jean de Villiers. I am in agreement with this, but to disqualify Bismarck du […]
Zimbabwe’s decision to review its controversial indigenisation policy could stimulate the economy and change the fortunes of the country. So far, all we have is words, but we also have some real sense […]
All those who are required to successfully complete the level 1 Regulatory Examinations by the end of June should note that the final dates for registration are: • Permanent Centres: 13 June • […]
The FSB published guides for small FSPs and asset managers on the practical impact of treating customers fairly (TCF) on their businesses. The harsh reality of TCF is, of course, that you could […]
It has long been my contention that, unlike the socks I buy at Woollies, there are few products which can satisfy clients’ needs with a “one-size-fits-all” approach, particularly in the financial services industry. […]
Thank goodness this is the final Super Rugby round for a few weeks. I was about to declare myself injured after all these matches which started more than three months ago. The break […]
Alan Holton, an independent compliance practitioner and associate of Moonstone, recently shared the following information regarding amendments to the Financial Services Laws General Amendment Act of 2013. Financial Services Board Act 1990 and […]
Improved customer service and fair advisor remuneration will be key features of the new financial services landscape. Jonathan Dixon, Deputy Executive Officer of the Financial Services Board’s Insurance Division, made some interesting comments […]
They say that, in golf, every shot pleases someone – either the player, or his opponent. The bad news about the incumbent Bok captain probably solves a quandary for the coach while at […]
Yet another presumed Boko Haram terror attack took place on Tuesday, May 20, killing at least 188 people in Jos. The attack took the form of a double car bomb attack at Terminus […]
The Minister of Health has determined that the current capped maximum fee of R69 plus VAT will increase to R71,07 plus VAT with effect from 1 February 2014. This increase of 3% should […]
The Pension Fund Adjudicator (PFA) recently ruled on an investor’s complaint regarding the excessive causal event charges. The PFA found in favour of the product house, but was rather scathing in her comments […]