MBSE’s first cohort of students praise detailed RE 5 training
MBSE’s RE training equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to approach the RE 5 exam confidently.
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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
FSCA provides an update on progress with the move to COFI
The Authority’s latest three-year Regulation Plan does not specify by when the three-phase transition project will be completed.
Achieve your professional goals in 2024 through further studies with MBSE
As the deadline for Moonstone Business School of Excellence’s 2024 enrollment approaches, 2023 top achiever Daniël van Heerden shares his insights on what it takes to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning.
MBSE provides top-quality financial education and a convenient way to learn
A top achiever in the Advanced Certificate in Financial Planning programme recommends MBSE because of the quality of the teaching and the friendly lecturers.
When will Cofi be served?
The FSCA publishes its updated regulatory agenda for the next three years.
CPD deadline less than three weeks away
You have only 18 days left as we approach the end of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) cycle and the deadline for the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) CPD, which is 31 […]
Advertising regulations much stricter
“One of SA’s big five banks has been censured for practising “deception” in advertising for its rewards programme,” according to an article in the Sunday Times. The bank’s scheme offered “up to R5 […]
Crypto Assets – Draft declaration to define it as financial product
On Friday, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published a draft declaration of crypto assets as financial products. “Globally there is rapid growing interest by retail investors to purchase crypto assets. South Africa […]
FAIS Ombud uncovers doubtful practice – Provider “misunderstands” its own policy wording
The Office of the FAIS Ombud often receives complaints related to alleged unfair rejection of claims. One of the latest deals with the calculation of a waiting period that may be imposed in […]
FSCA Notices – Extension of various exemptions
The FSCA has released the following Notices: 1. FSCA FAIS Notice 68 of 2020 Amendment of Exemption of Certain FSPs who are Long-term Insurers or Short-term Insurers from Section 13 of the General […]
FSCA Notices – Extension of various exemptions
The FSCA has released the following Notices: 1. FSCA FAIS Notice 68 of 2020 Amendment of Exemption of Certain FSPs who are Long-term Insurers or Short-term Insurers from Section 13 of the General […]
Can a FAIS CO also be a AI’s FIC Compliance Officer? – Clarity on important matter
Draft Public Compliance Communication No. 12A (PCC 12A) that provides guidance on outsourcing of compliance activities to third parties, has raised a few questions. Carolee Reyneke-Minnaar of Moonstone Compliance provides some clarity on […]
Can a FAIS CO also be a AI’s FIC Compliance Officer? – Clarity on important matter
Draft Public Compliance Communication No. 12A (PCC 12A) that provides guidance on outsourcing of compliance activities to third parties, has raised a few questions. Carolee Reyneke-Minnaar of Moonstone Compliance provides some clarity on […]
COVID-19 – Measures Implemented by FAIS Ombud
As a result of the COVID 19 virus, the Office of the FAIS Ombud has also implemented measures to limit the spread of the virus in an effort to protect both employees and […]
Tribunal Debarment Decision – Wilful disregard of FAIS requirements not acceptable
The abhorrent practise of submitting a single premium investment as a recurring premium policy to earn a substantially higher commission is nothing new. If you then, in addition, destroy documentary evidence in the […]
FAIS Ombud Annual report – Unpacking the statistics
During the financial year the OFO received a total of 9323 new complaints, a reduction of 8.7% from the 10 211 received during the 2017/2018 financial year. However, the OFO finalised 9954 complaints, 6.8% […]
FAIS Ombud Report – What are the emerging trends?
The Office of the FAIS Ombud (“OFO”) released its Annual Report for the year 2018/2019 last week, providing a review of its performance over this period. During the financial year the OFO received […]
