A Beguiling Tale
One day, when a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a river, her thimble fell into the river. When she cried out, a good fairy appeared and asked, “My dear child, why […]
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.
Videos
Watch: MBSE launches RE training for FAIS representatives
Watch: FPI Financial Planner of the Year on key issues shaping the financial landscape
Animated video explains the two-pot retirement system
NCA Credit providers’ FICA obligations
NCR Desktop Audits
Is South Africa on track to getting off the grey list?
Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
Enhance your HR skills by attending our insightful webinars in November
Webinars on how to investigate misconduct and address poor performance
Pension Fund Transgressions now Criminalised
We publish below a press release by Bowman Gilfillan: Employers failure to pay pension fund contributions to become a criminal offence An employer’s failure to pay contributions to a pension fund will become […]
Minder Rompslomp vir Maatskappye, BK's
Alle maatskappye en beslote korporasies is wetlik verplig om jaarliks opgawes in te dien by die kommissie vir maatskappye en intellektuele eiendom (CIPC). Lesers sal onthou dat daar so ‘n paar jaar gelede […]
Problems downloading FSB Circular 1 of 2013?
This document, entitled “Disclosure of Fees and other potential Conflict of Interests on Third Party Collective Investment Scheme Portfolios” proved to be difficult for some people to download. Please click here to download […]
The weekend that was
Ek raak nou al uitgehonger vir die Super 15, en na die naweek se teleurstellende uitslae in die krieket en sokker, begin ek maar solank oplees oor wat vir ons op die rugby […]
Treasury Response to Comments
A document containing National Treasury’s responses to comments on the Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill was published recently. The 110 page document makes for heavy reading if you are not a legal […]
Compliance Audits and Appointments
Appointments We are happy to confirm two new appointments at Moonstone to assist with the increasing demand for our compliance services. Jaconette de Beer will bring her vast experience and expertise to the […]
Regulation of Tax Practitioners
We found the following on the SARS website: Analysis shows that the compliance of tax practitioners is low. For example, tax practitioners owe more than R260 million to SARS in their own personal […]
Compliance Report Workshops
Registration closes this Thursday. With some venues already fully booked, we suggest you register, at your earliest convenience. If your annual compliance report is due by the end of February, consider making use […]
A novel savings scheme, but does it work?
Lady: Do you drink? Man: Yes. Lady: How much a day? Man: Three 6 packs. Lady: How much per 6 pack? Man: About $10.00. Lady: And how long have you been drinking? Man: […]
Grant Thornton Capital announces strategic partnership with Lephatsi Financial Services
Lephatsi Financial Services acquires 35% stake bringing substantial skills and additional BEE credentials to the business 10 December 2012 New shareholders will further contribute to Grant Thornton Capital (GTC) being a substantial contender […]
A better Challenge?
How fickle we are! We often take away from our victory by over analysing the match or circumstances. Ever heard the saying, a near miss is as good as missing it by a […]
Fiscal Cliff – a far more understandable explanation
US tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000 Federal budget: $3,820,000,000,000 New debt: $1,650,000,000,000 National debt: $14,271,000,000,000 Recent budget cuts: $38,500,000,000 Let’s now remove eight zeros and pretend it is a household budget: Annual family income: $21,700 […]
Regulatory Changes Envisaged in 2013
The Financial Services Laws General Amendment Bill will see substantial changes and updates in respect of 11 different laws affecting the financial services industry. According to Business Day, the national treasury will attempt […]
Inseta RE Prep Workshop
We managed to obtain the link to the registration page for those individuals wishing to attend the workshops aimed at improving their chances of writing the level 1 REs successfully. Please click here […]
Private Equity Fund Exemptions
Board Notice 208 of 2012 provides a measure of relief in terms of certain mandate and liquidity requirements to persons conducting financial services related business with private equity funds. The Board Notice contains […]
Weighed, measured, and found wanting
The venom of the South African pace attack has proven too much for the Black caps as they were once again destroyed in their first inning. Was it not for a gutsy display […]
