Conventional wisdom says that living expenses rise uniformly with inflation, so many financial plans are based simply on that. But analysing the spending patterns of retirees shows us that the data tells a different story.
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This week the FSCA published a revised draft Conduct Standard setting out requirements relating to third party cell captive insurance business. According to FSCA Communication 44 OF 2020 (INS), the main objective of […]
This week the FSCA published a revised draft Conduct Standard setting out requirements relating to third party cell captive insurance business. According to FSCA Communication 44 OF 2020 (INS), the main objective of […]
Financial literacy has long been an issue in South Africa. Developing a national savings culture, ensuring your client and consumers in general understand how to use credit responsibly and banking the un-banked are […]
Old Mutual’s Savings & Investment Monitor also points out that there is no greater time than now for people to make responsible and informed financial decisions to ensure they can withstand the pressure […]
In response to the impact of COVID-19 and the nationwide lockdown on South Africa in general, and the financial services industry specifically, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)announced various extensions. These include the […]
One of the legislated objectives of the FSCA is to protect financial customers by providing them with financial education programmes, and otherwise promoting financial literacy and the ability to make sound financial decisions. […]
The FSCA has called for input by 31 July 2020 on proposed levies for the 2020/21 financial year to be imposed on several affected institutions. This includes: ● pension funds, their administrators and adjudicators; ● […]
Most insurers have implemented measures to assist clients who may struggle to pay their monthly premiums. These include premium holidays, discounts and deferrals of rate increases. How will these impact insurers financially? In […]
In response to the pandemic and based on research conducted in the 40 countries in which Kearney, a global management consulting firm operates, the firm released a report on the business implications that […]
On more than one occasion we have pointed out the importance of staying connected with your client. But what are the digital marketing Do’s and Don’ts for financial advisers, especially in the time […]
On more than one occasion we have pointed out the importance of staying connected with your client. But what are the digital marketing Do’s and Don’ts for financial advisers, especially in the time […]
FSCA FAIS Notice 21 of 2020 Notice contains exemptions from sections 45(2), 48(1) and 48(2) of the Determination, as applicable, for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The extent of exemptions: ● Category I FSPs […]
FSCA FAIS Notice 21 of 2020 Notice contains exemptions from sections 45(2), 48(1) and 48(2) of the Determination, as applicable, for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. The extent of exemptions: ● Category I FSPs […]
As a result of information easily being shared in the world of smart phones and social media, it is important that part of a financial adviser’s marketing strategy includes the management of his […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) have received a number of queries regarding the treatment of financial services as essential services. The following information is extracted from a […]
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has published Public Compliance Communication 44 (PCC 44) which applies to accountable institutions (AI), reportable institutions (RI) and all other relevant persons. PCC 44 aims to provide guidance on the […]
