Views on Risk Profiling
Last Monday’s article on the on the Smit determination, which involved an investment in the Dynamic Wealth MR Property Fund, certainly drew a lot of discussion. An experienced broker, and long time personal […]
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 moreSteyn Removers at Work
Dale and Morné may work in different departments, but there is no doubting their effectiveness in doing a great cleaning up operation. Wrapped up and sent Packing A lot has been said about […]
Some handy barbed responses
As the old saying goes: “Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience every time.” The following responses will at least help you […]
New Act will keep onerous TABs on SA’s “Golden Goose"
Although speculation abounds as to what surprises Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may spring on the economy in his annual National Budget Speech taking place on 27 February 2013, the real focus for tax […]
SARS Grawe nog Dieper in Jou Rekords:
My kollega wys my gister ‘n e-pos wat hy van sy bank ontvang het oor verdere stappe wat SARS implementeer om belastingbetalers se eerlikheid te toets. New SARS requirement: Your home loan balance […]
Updating your Compliance File
A reader recently asked how regularly one is obliged to review one’s compliance documentation. The answer appears to be: as and when required. Interestingly, (or perhaps not surprisingly), it appears to be implied, […]
FSP Numbers
The latest figures showing suspensions and cancellations of FSP licences, as well as the reinstatement of authorisations, was published yesterday. The overall tally was a gain for the industry, with 159 suspensions being […]
Just that good!
The final test against Pakistan starts tomorrow and although the series may have already been decided, I am of the view that it will still prove to be a cracker of a game. […]
Submission of Financial Statements
Those FSPs whose financial year ends on 28 February, received a reminder from the FSB about the deadline for the compulsory submission of their financial statements.. The Regulator’s website contains guidelines on how […]
Politics – the art of the possible by Charles de Kock
We publish an article by Charles de Kock, a senior Portfolio manager at Coronation. He looks at global outlooks, then brings it closer to home, sharing Coronation’s view on the year ahead: The […]
Perfecting the 4 day test
Unfortunately, I did not get to see any of the cricket as I spent the weekend on the West Coast without TV and cell reception. Heaven! On my return on Sunday afternoon, I […]
Perfect Vision in Hindsight?
Does the benefit of hindsight count against advisors in so far as the FAIS Ombud is concerned? This is what went through my mind when I read the latest determination by the Ombud. […]
The Real Cost of Compliance
This article appears in the December/January 2013 edition of INVESTSA Remember the spaghetti western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”? In one scene, Eli Wallach, on horseback, leads Clint Eastwood, on foot, […]
Comment on 2013 Draft Compliance Reports
The FSB invited comment on the draft 2013 compliance reports published on their website. Changes for 2013: • There are no substantial changes to the content of the reports. Some of the changes include […]
