Discovery to appeal ‘far-reaching’ judgment in favour of RAF

The High Court says Discovery Health misconstrued the scope of the judgment that set aside the RAF’s first directive on the payment of medical scheme members’ claims.

Read More

Sports Galore

That peaceful process, which unites us as a nation, happens on Saturday, when Heyneke Meyer announces his side for the first test against Italy. We introduce you to a lekker website where armchair […]

Read More

Treating Customers Fairly in Action

TCF is closer than we think. It appears to be on the FSB’s radar screen already, despite expectations that it will only become a reality next year. In an article we published on […]

Read More

Hollard and Etana Merge

Judging from the media release on this transaction, it appears that there are many reasons why it is likely to be a huge success. Both entities are highly successful, and the merger will […]

Read More

2013 Annual FPI Convention and Expo

This year’s FPI conference boasts a host of industry authorities who will be tackling topical and current subject matter. The programme includes practical workshops and panel discussions by leading experts and opportunities to […]

Read More

FAIS Ombud Extends her Reach

We have long bemoaned the fact that determinations by the Ombud seemed to involve the advisor only, and not the product provider. In the recent Bekker determination, the Ombud makes the following point: […]

Read More

Romance

A man and a woman were having a quiet, romantic dinner in a fine restaurant. They were gazing lovingly at each other and holding hands. The waitress, taking another order at a table […]

Read More

Mixed Emotions

If you want to listen to Rick Nelson’s song as you read here, click on this link. Stormers 20 – Reds 15 The day after the match I saw a picture in my […]

Read More

Intermediary Service Definition Revisited

Common questions asked since FAIS was introduced include: “Does this constitute an intermediary service?” or “Must I be an FSP or representative?” The judgment on 16 May 2013 in the Supreme Court of […]

Read More

Jy’s Dof – B*gger Off

Beacon Radio (Wolverhampton) DJ Mark: For 10, what is the nationality of the Pope? Ruth from Rowley Regis: I think I know that one. Is it Jewish? Phil Wood Show (BBC Radio Manchester) […]

Read More

FSB Licensing Part II

On Monday, we discussed the process employed at Moonstone when assisting applicants with their licence applications. If you missed it, click here to download the article. On receipt of our application documents, the […]

Read More

FSP Licence Update

In the latest announcement by the FSB on the status of FSP licences, we see for the first time that failure to write the regulatory exams feature in the reasons for suspensions and […]

Read More

Reference Material for REs

Not a day goes by without us being asked for advice on the best study material for the level 1 REs. In terms of our status as an approved regulatory exam body, we […]

Read More

Derby Day

Much is being said about how depleted our teams are due to injuries. The list is horrific, and if this does not shock the rugby authorities into reducing the players’ workload, nothing will. […]

Read More

A marriage made in Heaven

On their way to getting married, a young Catholic couple was involved in a fatal car accident. The couple found themselves sitting outside the Pearly Gates waiting for St. Peter to process them […]

Read More

Justice delayed…

The Fidentia saga first came to light in March 2007 when J Arthur Brown and Graham Maddock were arrested. In February 2008, Maddock entered into a plea bargain and was sentenced to seven […]

Read More