Consumers should inform themselves before they transact, says FAIS Ombud
The Office has sorted out the ‘embarrassing’ backlog of cases John Simpson inherited and has set timeframes for resolving complaints.
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NCA Credit providers’ FICA obligations
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Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
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Webinars on how to investigate misconduct and address poor performance
New Labour Court rules take effect: what you need to know
The new Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court rules bring significant procedural changes to streamline processes and tackle case backlogs.
Changes to aspects of FAIS Ombud’s approach to handling complaints
The new Rules also incorporate the proposal to raise the Ombud’s jurisdictional limit from R800 000 to R3.5 million.
New Labour Court rules target backlog: what employers need to know
The rules now specify new requirements for review applications, including that the application must contain ‘no more than a concise statement of the grounds of review’.
Amending the rules of advertising – How to keep your ads safe and within legal limits
Advertisements are likely to be the most regular contact consumers have with companies that offer financial services and products. As a financial services provider (FSP) it is therefore important to be aware of […]
GEPF – Rules changed regarding pension debt on divorce
Following the gazetting of the Government Employees Pension Law Amendment Bill on 23 May 2019, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has amended and implemented the new rules and will no longer subject […]
“Rules is rules” – Tribunal confirms time frames in appeal procedures
Financial advisors are required to clear many hurdles when it comes to regulatory compliance. Those who choose to ignore the rules can find themselves at the wrong end of justice. In the financial […]
Tribunal again rules against FAIS Ombud
Last Monday we published an article on the outcome of a FSCA Tribunal hearing with the following introduction: “The findings of a hearing by the FSCA Tribunal in the Van Zyl case heard […]
