The three-month rule: how divorce impacts your will
A little-known legal provision can have major consequences for divorced individuals who do not update their wills.
Mastering what matters: a framework for retirement planning
Nedgroup Investments’ Nic Andrew shows advisers how a simple, repeatable framework – focused on a handful of high-impact levers – can boost clients’ retirement success probabilities.
Beware of doing business with unauthorised entities
Promises of unrealistic returns are clear sign that a scam is afoot.
FSCA’s contingency plan: navigating COFI delays and licensing overhaul
The FSCA is preparing for the massive task of migrating about 12 500 financial services providers into the new COFI framework.
Levies and fees weighed as PA prepares to regulate CISs and retirement funds
The PA shared an update on the six workstreams focused on the transition, confirming that they will be ready to regulate CISs and retirement funds by 1 April 2026.
Proposal to tweak ‘bona fide inadvertent error’ in favour of SARS
The move will limit taxpayer defences that rely solely on claiming an unintentional mistake.
FSCA discloses approach to regulating a rapidly changing financial sector
Unathi Kamlana says the Authority will support the integration of advanced technologies and strengthen frameworks for consumer protection, cyber resilience, and financial inclusion.
Godongwana reassures Ithala’s depositors with R2bn guarantee
The minister’s address to the FSCA conference also touched on regulation, South Africa’s G20 presidency, political tensions over the Budget, and economic growth.
High Court upholds surety deed despite electronic signature hurdles
The decision in favour of Momentum Metropolitan Life affirms the importance of substance over form in electronic surety agreements.
The effective use of disclaimer notices and clauses to exclude liability
Recent cases reaffirm that disclaimer notices must be prominently displayed and clearly worded to be enforceable, ensuring that consumers are adequately informed of their rights and risks.
Treasury and SASSA granted leave to appeal ruling on SRD grant
‘Due to the complexity and seriousness of this case … it deserves the attention of the Supreme Court of Appeal,’ says Judge Leonard Twala.
SA’s path beyond the grey list: key challenges and opportunities ahead
While South Africa is on track to exit the grey list by October, National Treasury emphasises the importance of long-term improvements and continuous progress in financial regulation.
Customer complaints: FSCA tells banks to raise their game
A review finds significant lapses in the banks’ complaint management – from inconsistent categorisation to poor record-keeping and communication.
Legal battle over Ithala’s future heats up as liquidation looms
The PA and the repayment administrator accuse Ithala of operating unlawfully – comparing its actions to a Ponzi scheme. Ithala argues the freezing of depositors’ accounts is a calculated manoeuvre designed to collapse its operations.
Old Mutual’s operating profit up 4%, led by Insure and Investments
Exceptional underwriting in Old Mutual Insure and a 37% jump in Investments drive overall strength, but Corporate’s life insurance sales slumped 42%.
Enhanced underwriting and pricing drive Old Mutual Insure’s performance
The operating profit more than doubled in 2024, while gross written premiums increased by 9%.
Steinhoff’s shadow still looms over Pepkor as SARB freezes shares
The SARB freezes 506 million Pepkor shares held by Ainsley, a subsidiary of Ibex, which took over Steinhoff’s assets and liabilities following its liquidation.
High Court upholds Discovery Life’s decision to void policy
The policyholder inflated her earnings and failed to disclose a simultaneous application with another insurer, materially affecting the risk assessment.
