The Financial Advisory and Intermediaries Services Act (FAIS Act) establishes a framework for the regulation of financial service providers (FSPs) in South Africa. Central to this framework is the requirement…
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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of large corporations operating across various countries face a monumental challenge: achieving clean and accurate audits throughout their expansive businesses. The complexity arises from navigating time…
Amidst a challenging economic landscape where interest rates hold steady, banks are compelled to innovate, striving to present enticing home loan packages to draw in customers. Within this context, a…
Joining a group retirement scheme as part of your employee benefits package is an essential step towards securing your financial future. However, before your contributions are invested, various deductions, including…
The National Treasury has acknowledged that the upcoming changes to the retirement system, which will allow members to access one third of their pension funds before retirement, may encounter initial…
The inception of the National Financial Ombud scheme (NFO) commenced on March 1st, following its official recognition by the Ombud Council. The establishment of NFO stems from a comprehensive initiative…
Reana Steyn has assumed the role of setting up office for the recently formed National Financial Ombud (NFO) scheme as its first Head Ombud. The NFO was officially launched on…
Access to credit can unlock many opportunities like starting a side hustle, renovating your home, or even furthering your studies. However, the cost of credit continues to go up due to…
In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in awareness regarding the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impacts of business and investment decisions. The World Economic Forum has projected…
The landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in South Africa has taken a significant stride forward as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announces the issuance of the nation’s inaugural batch of…