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Financial Intermediaries Association of Southern Africa (FIA) Elects New Board

The Financial Intermediaries Association (FIA), South Africa's leading trade organisation representing independent financial advisers, today announced its newly elected Board of Directors following comprehensive elections across its national membership base.

COFI Bill – big changes ahead for FSPs

As South Africa's regulatory landscape continues to evolve, it’s crucial for financial service providers to stay ahead of the curve. With the COFI Bill poised to fundamentally reshape the way financial institutions operate and engage with clients, FAnews believes this article, written by Samantha Williams, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at the FIA, provides important insight into the shifts underway - and why now is the time for FSPs to start preparing.

Brokers must take charge of the subjectivity debate

Policy subjectivities remain a major bugbear for South Africa’s short-term insurance intermediaries. The term refers to inconsistencies across the insurer-set conditions or requirements that must be met for cover to apply, with different interpretations contributing to uncertainty for brokers and their clients.

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