Cream Rises to the Top
On the Supersport website, Gavin Rich writes the following scene set for Saturday’s final: The Absa Currie Cup has seen a definite step-up from 2012, and now it is set for a fitting […]
Banks defend lending criteria amid accusations of discrimination
The government takes banks to task over what it sees as unfair lending practices, proposing mandatory disclosures of declined home loans.
Read moreEnforcement Committee Sanctions
We recently approached the FSB for clarity on how, and by whom, the quantum of an Enforcement Committee penalty is determined, and what options respondents, who elect not to enter into a settlement […]
FSB in the Box
I came across a most interesting document on the FSB website. Allan Greenblo, Editorial Director of Today’s Trustee, conducted an interview with Mr Dube Tshidi (pictured above), executive officer of the FSB. One […]
Africa and the ICC
The recent special summit of the African Union (AU) marked a turning point in Africa’s relations with the International Criminal Court (ICC). At the summit, which was held in the context of the […]
Second Last Hurdle
The Currie Cup is not nearly as important on the rugby front as it was in days gone by, but it retains interest for many of us for whom it was the only […]
Positive News from PFA
The Pension Fund Adjudicator published her annual report last week. It contains some very positive indicators, as well as concerns for the industry, and the public. In the message from the Minister of […]
Risk Management Plans
Section 11 of the General Code deals with the control measures required: “A provider must at all times have and effectively employ the resources, procedures and appropriate technological systems that can reasonably be […]
FSB and Ombud Levies
All registered FSPs should, by now, have received their invoices in respect of the FSB and FAIS Ombud levies. These levies are for the period 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014. If […]
New FSB Website
Problems that were experienced in accessing information on the Regulator’s website appear to have been addressed in the new version. The old one was essentially user-friendly to Internet Explorer users only. The website […]
The Die is cast…
Cream will rise to the top, and the final standings in the Currie Cup log is possibly a fair reflection of the fortunes of the teams who battled for a place in the […]
Bless me Father…
An elderly Italian man who lived on the outskirts of Rimini, Italy, went to the local church for confession. When the priest slid open the panel in the confessional, the man said: “Father […]
Dicey Relationships
One would think that the required relationship between key individuals and their representatives are fairly clear. Where a key individual is required, at this time, to have successfully completed the level 1 regulatory […]
Amazing Investment Offered…
A reader sent me a pamphlet from a company called Aspaya. They offer an unbelievable return on investment, and I use the word unbelievable intentionally. “TalentShare Wealth Creation Program I is a six […]
PI Cover Overview
The FSB published the information below in FAIS Newsletter 15 of 31 August 2013. It covers some important points concerning PI cover, and addresses questions we receive on a regular basis. We recommend […]
Currie Cup – Not all cut and dried & Proteas Back to the Grindstone
Currie Cup – Not all cut and dried The outcome of the weekend’s clashes can still influence where the Currie Cup ends up this year. While some will play for home ground advantage […]
Irish Mirth
Definition of an Irish husband: He hasn’t kissed his wife for twenty years, but he will kill any man who does. Murphy told Quinn that his wife was driving him to drink. Quinn […]
