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Members of the public and impacted stakeholders have until 15 February 2019 to make submissions on policy and regulatory proposals for crypto assets. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), […]
Members of the public and impacted stakeholders have until 15 February 2019 to make submissions on policy and regulatory proposals for crypto assets. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), […]
What can we learn from the past? The Registrar of Pension Funds 59th Annual Report for the 2017 calendar year was published on 18 December 2018. Besides the industry statistical overview, performance of […]
What can we learn from the past? The Registrar of Pension Funds 59th Annual Report for the 2017 calendar year was published on 18 December 2018. Besides the industry statistical overview, performance of […]
A recent Financial Services Tribunal decision showcases the Tribunal’s powers in terms of section 234 of the FSRA. “Section 234(1)(a) of the FSRA 4 circumscribes the powers of the Tribunal with respect to […]
The Information Regulator in SA published the final Protection of Personal Information (POPI) regulations on 14 December 2018. The purpose of the POPI Act is to ensure all South African institutions conduct themselves in a […]
Regulatory changes have a huge impact on the content of the Regulatory Exams. The latest FSCA FAIS Notice that comes into effect on 1 February 2019 is no exception. Candidates need to take careful note […]
PFA guidance notice no. 8 of 2018 – How to apply the default regulations by retirement funds As a result of several enquiries on the application of the Default Regulations by retirement funds, […]
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) recently released the Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) industry statistics for the third quarter ending September 2018. Besides the stock market volatility, a troubled economy and […]
In a recent (5 October 2018) matter heard before the Financial Services Tribunal, the applicant, Ms X, applied for a reconsideration of a decision taken by the respondent, Y (the FSP). The FSP […]
Accenture survey – be digital and re-energise customer relationships One of the major findings of the Accenture Short-term insurance survey was the identification of five strategic imperatives that will help insurers meet changing […]
South African Healthcare criticism – further delay in Health Inquiry and release of IRR report There are currently three important considerations affecting the healthcare sector in South Africa: the National Health Insurance (NHI) […]
Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor – Low income earners spending more Every year the Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor tracks the shifts in the financial attitudes and behaviour of South Africa’s […]
Exemption of services under supervision – Differences between 2008 Exemption and the Draft Exemption The FSCA released the “Consultation Paper: Exemption on services under supervision” last week and mentioned that it is necessary […]
The FSCA has released the Exemption on Services under Supervision Consultation Paper. The Consultation Paper relates to the FSCA’s proposed withdrawal of the Notice on the Exemption of Services under Supervision in terms […]
GTC Medical Aid Survey 2018 (part 2) – How lack of understanding increases complaints and impacts rankings At a media roundtable releasing the GTC 2018 Medical Aid Survey (MAS) Jill Larkan, Head: Healthcare […]
