Intermediaries / Brokers

Right steps needed now to ensure future of independent broker industry

The South African broker industry is facing a potential crisis as increasing numbers of broker professionals are leaving the industry or joining alternative models, and there is a marked decline in the number of newcomers. Unless the right steps are taken now, this situation does not bode well for the future of the independent broker industry, says Jacques Coetzer, general manager of Broker Distribution at Sanlam Personal Finance.

Moonstone: PI Cover Overview

The FSB published the information below in FAIS Newsletter 15 of 31 August 2013. It covers some important points concerning PI cover, and addresses questions we receive on a regular basis. We recommend that readers use this information to assess their own situation.

Moonstone Is Market Conduct Regulation Working?

Moonstone: FSP Numbers Update

The impact of regulation on the number of people in the industry remains a major source of interest for many people. It could stem from a need to know that there is safety in numbers, or a general concern that one may well, unlike Liverpool supporters, walk alone one of these days.