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Reporting prejudicial conduct of directors and presiding officers

Reporting prejudicial conduct of directors and presiding officers

24 June 2022

Wayward company directors who fail to comply with the obligations set out in Section 163 of the Companies Act can now be declared “delinquent” under certain circumstances.

Insurance Ombuds reimburse consumers with R400-M despite Covid challenges

Insurance Ombuds reimburse consumers with R400-M despite Covid challenges

17 May 2022

The Ombudsman for Long-term (life) Insurance and the Ombudsman for Short-term (non-life) Insurance, together put almost R400-milion back in the hands of consumers who complained in the past financial year.

The FSCA’s strategy sheds light on compliance focus areas

The FSCA’s strategy sheds light on compliance focus areas

06 April 2022

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has its ‘five-year plan’ in the form of a 2021-2025 Regulatory Strategy that rounds-up some unsurprising plans, but still useful insight into what the FSCA will be focusing on this year – and beyond.

Third-party risk tops the compliance watchlist

Third-party risk tops the compliance watchlist

29 March 2022

In the local spotlight, third-party risk is on the rise, notably and recently demonstrated by TransUnion South Africa falling victim to a criminal cyber hacking group. While details are unfolding on just how bad the data breach is – potentially revealing personal details on millions of South Africans – the reality is clear that third-party risk is real and any business that operates online (so every business) needs to act accordingly.

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Crypto-regulation progress in the UK could provide clues into SA’s plans

Crypto-regulation progress in the UK could provide clues into SA’s plans

21 February 2022
Overwhelmed with the burden of regulatory reforms

Overwhelmed with the burden of regulatory reforms

14 February 2022
FSPs... dust off your wallets

FSPs... dust off your wallets

07 February 2022
Two top compliance considerations for 2022

Two top compliance considerations for 2022

01 February 2022
Magnitude of changes should not be underestimated

Magnitude of changes should not be underestimated

01 December 2021
POPI compliance remains a challenge for many SA businesses

POPI compliance remains a challenge for many SA businesses

23 November 2021
POPIA… questions answered

POPIA… questions answered

16 November 2021
Knowing the “what” is not enough anymore

Knowing the “what” is not enough anymore

10 November 2021