The summary dismissal of a complaint by the FAIS Ombud was overturned by the Financial Sector Tribunal in a decision published on 30 April 2021. The complaint was dismissed by the Ombud in […]
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has appointed Unathi Kamlana as the commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for a period of five years. Kamlana is currently employed at the Prudential Authority of […]
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has appointed Unathi Kamlana as the commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for a period of five years. Kamlana is currently employed at the Prudential Authority of […]
In February 2021, the FSCA published a Notice to make the industry aware that the Directive to provide information (DPI) for 2021 is available for online completion and submission from 1 March 2021 […]
In February 2021, the FSCA published a Notice to make the industry aware that the Directive to provide information (DPI) for 2021 is available for online completion and submission from 1 March 2021 […]
March is officially Consumer Rights Month. “Through laws such as the Financial Services Regulatory Act (FSRA), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS), the Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) approach as well as […]
A recent media release sets out the FSCA’s current position on certain aspects of Contingent Business Interruption Insurance (CBI) cover as well as its expectations of non-life insurers and policyholders in respect of CBI […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), issued a warning on 2 February 2021 against the growing cryptocurrency scams in the country. “The FSCA is receiving a large number of complaints from South African […]
On Tuesday, 19 January 2021, the FSCA announced that it has finalised its investigation into Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd (MTI) and will share its report with the liquidators appointed by the Master […]
On Tuesday, 19 January 2021, the FSCA announced that it has finalised its investigation into Mirror Trading International (Pty) Ltd (MTI) and will share its report with the liquidators appointed by the Master […]
The Preparation Guide outlines exactly what the examination will be testing and where to find the information. Studying the Preparation Guide is in fact the very first step a candidate should take to […]
The Preparation Guide outlines exactly what the examination will be testing and where to find the information. Studying the Preparation Guide is in fact the very first step a candidate should take to […]
Since the implementation of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, 2017 on 1 April 2018, various exemptions were issued to deal with new requirements. According to the FSCA certain provisions […]
Since the implementation of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, 2017 on 1 April 2018, various exemptions were issued to deal with new requirements. According to the FSCA certain provisions […]
There are actually three certainties in this world: Death, taxes and major regulatory updates in December every year, as the industry starts winding down for the silly season. One of these is the […]
There are actually three certainties in this world: Death, taxes and major regulatory updates in December every year, as the industry starts winding down for the silly season. One of these is the […]
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has identified a recurring trend where financial services providers fail to comply with section 11(2) of the FAIS Act and/or abuse section 11(1)(d) of the FAIS Act […]
