How the Authority arrived at a fine of R475 million
Jooste was more blameworthy than others because he deliberately contravened the law and was well qualified to understand his conduct’s implications, the FSCA says.
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Read moreJooste was more blameworthy than others because he deliberately contravened the law and was well qualified to understand his conduct’s implications, the FSCA says.
The penalty is R8 215 a day, in terms of the Long-term Insurance Act or the Short-term Insurance Act.
‘A key individual is not only responsible to oversee the categories of financial services for which he is licensed, but he bears an oversight role in relation to the FSP generally.’
His FSPs were fined a total of R250 000 for selling two products before they were licensed.
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