Selling a client book based solely on past revenue snapshots can leave both buyer and seller exposed. Advisers should factor in growth potential, profit margins, and transferability strategies to arrive at a fairer price.
The FSCA is preparing for the massive task of migrating about 12 500 financial services providers into the new COFI framework.
The assumption that heirs will smoothly take over a small FSP is often unrealistic. KI requirements, leadership gaps, and legal delays can threaten business continuity.
Trust is an essential element in the relationship between advisers and consumers, who have a responsibility to verify aspects of their adviser’s credentials and standing, says the Financial Planning Institute.
The Office has sorted out the ‘embarrassing’ backlog of cases John Simpson inherited and has set timeframes for resolving complaints.
The new Rules also incorporate the proposal to raise the Ombud’s jurisdictional limit from R800 000 to R3.5 million.
Numerous individuals have been subpoenaed to appear before the Master of the High Court, to be questioned about the affairs of the sequestrated trust.
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