‘We do not need a BRICS currency,’ says Kganyago
A BRICS reserve currency might be more volatile than other currencies because it will be subject to five different fiscal policies, says Sarb Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
Viceroy | FSCA wants the power to serve foreign operators digitally
The Authority invites interested parties to participate in High Court proceedings that will decide whether it may impose penalties on foreign individuals without physically serving documents in South Africa.
CIPC reminds companies to file their beneficial ownership information
The Commission will conduct inspections to verify the filed beneficial ownership information on record.
Global debt crisis looming? Significant fallout if it’s not contained
The government should realise that the days of debt-financed spending sprees and extravagance are over, particularly in the run-up to next year’s election.
Sarb governor says ‘naughty local governments’ are driving inflation
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago unpacks the risks to inflation and the country’s ability to surmount them.
Accountable institutions face being fined for not submitting their risk and compliance returns
The Financial Intelligence Centre sets a deadline for the many entities that have not complied with Directive 6.
An accountable institution must register with the FIC to submit a risk and compliance return
How to submit information accurately to the Financial Intelligence Centre in respect of Directives 6 and 7.
FPI announces finalists for Financial Planner of the Year award
The winner will be announced at a gala dinner on 14 November.
Hassle-free FSP levy calculator
Just enter one or two numbers – the spreadsheet does the rest.
Tribunal upholds JSE’s public censure of Trustco
The company did not inform shareholders timeously of the effects of a change to the terms of a loan.
FSCA urges the public to be vigilant against impersonation scams on social media
Fraudsters are abusing the brands of Ashburton Investments and Moneyweb to reel in the unsuspecting.
How different investment strategies may prevent capital erosion in living annuities
New actuarial modelling shows that most living annuity investors need to consider higher equity exposure, together with lower drawdown rates, to avoid running out of money.
Post-termination medical evidence is relevant when considering a disability claim
The Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance rules that Fedgroup Life must pay an employee’s mental illness claim.
When are levy payments to the FSCA due?
FSPs can expect to receive their assessment notice this month.
South Africans who work with a financial planner are better off, study finds
Clients who are advised by a Certified Financial Planner® professional report the highest level of financial security and well-being.
Two qualifications that will boost your career in financial planning
Applications are open for MBSE’s Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning and Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
Asisa urges policyholders to explore all options before giving up their risk cover
Statistics for the first half of 2023 show a high number of lapses and surrenders as consumers are squeezed by the cost of living.
Insurers still quantifying losses from Western Cape storm
The City of Cape Town has declared the storm that ravaged the Western Cape over three days in September ‘a major incident’.
