RDR Update 19 May 2015
At the recent Discovery Financial Planning Summit, the FSB gave feedback on some of the responses it received to the discussion document on the Retail Distribution Review. It also provided possible timelines for […]
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Changes to aspects of FAIS Ombud’s approach to handling complaints
The new Rules also incorporate the proposal to raise the Ombud’s jurisdictional limit from R800 000 to R3.5 million.
Read moreShort-term Ombud Annual Report
This publication reveals some interesting statistics: The total number of complaints received amounted to 10 253, an increase of 9.5% over the previous year. Complaints unresolved after six months totalled only 54 at […]
Discussion paper on Reinsurance
The FSB recently published a document on the proposed future regulatory framework for reinsurance in South Africa. This document – Outlines the results of the reinsurance regulatory review carried out by the Financial […]
New Disclosure Regulations for Collective Investment Schemes
Board Notice 92 of 2014 comes into effect on 1 May 2015. It contains new disclosure requirements for advertising and marketing material in respect of collective investment schemes. It also places specific obligations on advisers […]
New ASISA Replacement Standard
A newly published “ASISA Standard on Replacement” is currently being rolled out to the industry. The aim of the revised guidelines is to bring it in line with Treating Customers Fairly outcomes. The […]
Correct Identification Important
Candidates are requested to read the information supplied prior to the examinations very carefully. Of late, we have experienced an increase in candidates who arrive without proper identification. Please bear in mind that […]
Sharemax Directors Appeal Successful
The FSB Appeal Board handed down a decision on 10 April 2015 in a case where a number of parties appealed against a decision by the FAIS Ombud to hold them equally liable for losses […]
Important RE Considerations
We often experience a lot of irritation from candidates who fail to comply with the rules and regulations laid down by the FSB regarding the regulatory examinations. As an examination body, we are […]
Correct Identification Important
Candidates are requested to read the information supplied prior to the examinations very carefully. Of late, we have experienced an increase in candidates who arrive without proper identification. Please bear in mind that […]
Correct Identification Important
Candidates are requested to read the information supplied prior to the examinations very carefully. Of late, we have experienced an increase in candidates who arrive without proper identification. Please bear in mind that […]
How to register for your level 1 exam
To register for the Key Individual Exam, RE 1, or the Representative Exam, RE 5, you will need your ID or passport number, date of birth, FSP number as well as personal, contact and professional […]
How to register for your level 1 exam
To register for the Key Individual Exam, RE 1, or the Representative Exam, RE 5, you will need your ID or passport number, date of birth, FSP number as well as personal, contact and professional […]
Results and Certificates
We receive requests on a daily basis for copies of results, or RE 1 and RE 5 certificates from candidates who mislaid theirs. You can download this from our website in your own time, at […]
Pretoria Brooklyn Bank Forum Examination Centre
Please note that no examinations will be scheduled for the period 16-03-2015 to 10-04-2015 at Pretoria Brooklyn Bank Forum Examination Centre. We are upgrading the facilities to provide a wider range of services […]
Egypt reshuffles cabinet and reduces corporate taxes ahead of investment summit
An investment summit in Sharm Al-Sheikh on March 13-15 has been preceded by some political switches at the highest level as well as changes to the tax rates on corporates. President Abdel Fattah […]
Results and Certificates
We receive numerous requests on a daily basis for copies of results, or RE 1 and RE 5 certificates from candidates who mislaid theirs. You can download this from our website in your own time, […]
