Taking Stock of Springbok Rugby Part 1
After watching the All Blacks literally “blitz” the Boks in the 2nd half of Saterday’s test – a “home” game for the Boks AND at high altitude (something that used to be a […]
Clients whose financial habits have been moulded by sound advice over many years are unlikely to act irresponsibly now, says Fairbairn’s Guy Holwill.
Read moreAfter watching the All Blacks literally “blitz” the Boks in the 2nd half of Saterday’s test – a “home” game for the Boks AND at high altitude (something that used to be a […]
This article, first published in the Van der Spuy and Partners newsletter, provides an objective, legal perspective on the obligations of the two parties involved in an insurance contract. Your newly gained knowledge […]
These three-hour workshops cover the following topics: Binder Agreements: what are the practical ramifications for my practice? The Outsourcing Directive: are your administration fees legal? Market practices relating to payment of fees: what […]
How sad is this? The caption that came with this picture reads: He was the only athlete in the 100 metres, but was placed second. A future Protea, by any chance?
Readers in Cape Town and surrounds are cordially invited to attend this seminar, on 17 October, arranged by Walkers Attorneys in Cape Town. Of particular interest to readers may be the fact that […]
On 19 September, The FIC sent a notice to Financial Services Providers (FSPs) who had not yet confirmed their registration details in terms of section 43B of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. […]
Leonard Cohen’s song of the same name contains the following lines: “Baby I’ve been here before/I’ve seen this room and I walked this floor” The question is: in which room, and on what […]
Another ICC tournament and the Proteas are yet again on the brink of the ejection edifice. (The word PME comes to mind – editor) Australia thumped the Proteas yesterday. Perhaps a little payback […]
Thanks to Roché C. for submitting this. A female CNN journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had been going to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem to pray, twice a day, […]
The Professional Provident Society (PPS) announced in a media release last week that, from 1 October, the PPS RA (underwritten by Sanlam) will be closed for new business, as well as for new […]
The Registrar of Financial Services Providers withdrew the licence of Premier Life (Pty) Ltd (‘Premier’) to act as a financial services provider. The withdrawal prohibits the company from conducting business as a FSP […]
The first Moonstone Brass Tacks workshop, on binder agreements, will be hosted later this month. This no-nonsense, apply-what-you-learn workshop intends setting the new standard in terms of content, cost and applicability. Who will […]
We received several enquiries about these workshops from readers. Please can you advise if you have any news regarding the workshop in respect of the RE 5 on the complexity of the Questions […]
This research, conducted in February this year, was prompted by growing concerns that the legislative framework as represented by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act of 2004 (FAIS) is placing a heavy […]
We plan to run the first of our “Brass Tacks” workshops in October. Feedback from readers indicate that they are swamped with invitations to workshops and training sessions. The aim of some of […]
A woman takes her 16-year-old daughter to the doctor. The doctor says, “Okay, Mrs. Jones, what’s the problem?” The mother says, “It’s my daughter, Debbie. She keeps getting these cravings. She’s putting on […]