Uncloaking the mysteries of financial sector penalties
The huge penalties imposed by the FSCA and the Prudential Authority raise questions about the clarity and consistency of the factors influencing these fines.
Enforcement
Videos
Watch: MBSE launches RE training for FAIS representatives
Watch: FPI Financial Planner of the Year on key issues shaping the financial landscape
Animated video explains the two-pot retirement system
NCA Credit providers’ FICA obligations
NCR Desktop Audits
Is South Africa on track to getting off the grey list?
Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
Enhance your HR skills by attending our insightful webinars in November
Webinars on how to investigate misconduct and address poor performance
Regulator pushes for tougher PAIA enforcement to combat low compliance
Key proposed amendments include imposing fines for non-compliance, enhancing the Information Regulator’s authority to issue directives, and introducing search-and-seizure powers.
FIC cracks down on non-compliant accountable institutions
The FIC’s latest annual report shows that out of 558 inspections conducted during the year, 269 specifically targeted the non-submission of risk and compliance returns.
Regulator battles for data privacy: major cases against SARS, SAPS and IEC
The Information Regulator gives feedback on cases tackled this year against various public entities to enforce compliance with PAIA and POPIA.
Regulator pushes for stronger PAIA enforcement amid low compliance by public bodies
The Information Regulator’s upcoming guidance note clarifies that direct marketing via phone calls falls under POPIA’s consent requirements.
FSCA to act to recover R495m in fines owed by Jooste
Authority releases report on fines, debarments, investigations, and licence suspensions and withdrawals in 2023/24.
Unlicensed crypto and OTC derivative providers in FSCA’s crosshairs
The Authority warns key individuals not to associate their names with ODP operators without knowing how they are conducting their business.
FSCA reports an increase in enforcement action and debarments in 2022/23
The number of FSP licence approvals was the lowest in the past three years.
Decline in number of authorised FSPs
The number of authorised FSPs declined by 1.12% between 2021 and 2022, despite the FSCA approving more FSPs this year, the Authority’s annual report for the year to the end of March shows. […]
FSCA investigations and enforcement
– New faces and new powers In Afrikaans there is a saying:“nuwe besems vee skoon” – “new brooms sweep clean” which implies that new employees often bring change or renewal to business. Is […]
FSCA investigations and enforcement
– New faces and new powers In Afrikaans there is a saying:“nuwe besems vee skoon” – “new brooms sweep clean” which implies that new employees often bring change or renewal to business. Is […]
