Much Ado About Much
It was Jack Benny who said: “Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air.” It will take one seriously good looking […]
The government takes banks to task over what it sees as unfair lending practices, proposing mandatory disclosures of declined home loans.
Read moreIt was Jack Benny who said: “Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful partner, and you can keep the clubs and the fresh air.” It will take one seriously good looking […]
Most of the Ombud determinations we reported on, had a negative outcome for the advisor involved. It is nice to come across one where the Ombud found in favour of the broker. This […]
The information below was copied from FAIS Circular 5. The Compliance Reports for 2013 were published on 29 May 2013 in the Government Gazette as the following Board Notices: 105 of 2013 Category […]
Those of you who use Mozilla Firefox will experience problems when downloading links to the FSB website. The FSB home page contains the following disclaimer: Opening and downloading of documents on this website […]
The announcement of the Springbok squad for the incoming series was generally well received by rugby lovers. Heyneke Meyer blended experience and youth, using Super 15 form, to produce an excellent combination of […]
The US Navy is proud of its new fleet of destroyers. Having initially named the first two ships USS Daring and USS Dauntless, the Naming Committee has, after intensive pressure from the United […]
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 […]
FAIS Information Circular 4 of 2013, dated 27 May 2013, provides guidance regarding: Changes to the rep register, which was last amended in December 2009 The introduction and implementation of an electronic platform […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
In a media release on 21 May 2013, the Financial Services Board (FSB) announced that it has initiated regulatory action against Old Mutual for transgressions of Directive 159.A.i which applies to both the […]
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 […]