In July this year, the FSCA published a revised draft Conduct Standard setting out requirements relating to third party cell captive insurance business, with the main objective to prescribe the requirements that cell […]
The Insurance Act, 2017 (Act No. 18 of 2017) promulgated on 18 January 2018, repealed and replaced all the prudential and licensing requirements that were contained in the Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 52 of […]
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 […]
Failure to comply with fit and proper requirements within set timelines may lead to debarment, an action that will prevent an individual from rendering financial services and functioning as a representative. However, in […]
The publication of the FSCA’s FAIS Notice 35 of 2019 triggered a few questions in the industry. The FAIS Notice states that “FSPs, key individuals and representatives who are members of foreign professional […]
In an article in April we recapped the main qualification requirements based on Board Notice 194 of 2017. Depending on the financial product/s which financial advisors are authorised for, new entrants to the […]
– Ensure appropriate qualification for the applicable financial product One of the frequent questions we receive around the new Fit and proper Determination (Board Notice 194 of 2017) is whether or not a […]
– Ensure appropriate qualification for the applicable financial product One of the frequent questions we receive around the new Fit and proper Determination (Board Notice 194 of 2017) is whether or not a […]
The Latest Determination of Fit and Proper requirements refers to three types of training under the competence requirements. A look at the definitions will help readers distinguish more clearly what impacts on them, […]
