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Draft Credit Life Insurance regulations published

Draft Credit Life Insurance regulations published

19 November 2015

The draft Credit Life regulations have been published.

Will Collective Investment Scheme co-named portfolios be safe under the retail distribution review?

Will Collective Investment Scheme co-named portfolios be safe under the retail distribution review?

18 November 2015

The retail distribution review (RDR) has been undertaken against the background of an approach to regulating market conduct in the financial sector. The RDR is linked to the Financial Sector Regulation Bill (or otherwise known as the Twin Peaks Model to Financial Regulation) tabled before parliament on 27 October 2015.

Employment law update touches on burning issues of the day, such as major increase in retrenchment cases as tough economic conditions bite

Employment law update touches on burning issues of the day, such as major increase in retrenchment cases as tough economic conditions bite

17 November 2015

Poor economic conditions continue to wreak havoc, with smaller businesses in SA not being spared the fallout in global markets. The challenging macro-economic backdrop has led to a major increase in retrenchments and the need for the courts to answer a number of key legal questions.

Undertaking to renew requires similar policy

Undertaking to renew requires similar policy

16 November 2015

A US insurer agreed that it would not “cancel nor non-renew this policy except for the reasons stated”. None of the reasons applied. The insurer was therefore bound to offer renewal terms that were a recognisable extension of the initial policy but was entitled to a reasonable change in premium.

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What is “advertising injury”?

What is “advertising injury”?

10 November 2015
The cybercrime and cybersecurity bill will affect you

The cybercrime and cybersecurity bill will affect you

09 November 2015
Australian report on health insurers is worth looking at

Australian report on health insurers is worth looking at

06 November 2015
Will technology be the downfall of chancers?

Will technology be the downfall of chancers?

02 November 2015
Contamination cover granted without proof of resulting injury or death

Contamination cover granted without proof of resulting injury or death

29 October 2015
New structures to fight cybercrime

New structures to fight cybercrime

28 October 2015
Irish Competition Commission warns insurers about talking up prices

Irish Competition Commission warns insurers about talking up prices

26 October 2015
Can you be traced through your internet activity?

Can you be traced through your internet activity?

26 October 2015