Posted on 20 Aug 2019
Update Rep Register A reminder that levies due by FSPs will be calculated based on the information available to the FSCA as at 31 August 2019. It is, therefore, important for FSPs to ensure that their representative register is up to date and to check that all their information is correct. FSPs can notify the FSCA of any … Continued
Posted on 20 Aug 2019
The FSCA has announced that it will be hosting workshops from September 2019 until February 2020. The workshops are aimed at small FSPs and SMME FSPs and focus on the requirements to maintain an existing licence. The workshop will be run over one day. The two main topics for the day will be understanding how … Continued
Posted on 20 Aug 2019
Earlier this year Masthead communicated the delay of the commencement date relating to the chapter on Ombuds in the FSRA. This is a reminder that Chapter 14 of the FSRA, which contains sections 175 to 217, will come into effect on 1 September 2019. The FSRA will also repeal the Financial Services Ombud Schemes Act … Continued
Posted on 20 Aug 2019
In the previous issue of Mastering Compliance, we published the new contact details and updated Rules of the Financial Services Tribunal (Tribunal) which took effect on 1 August 2019. In this issue we take a closer look at the Tribunal and the Rules. The Tribunal was established in terms of section 219 of the Financial … Continued
Posted on 20 Aug 2019
Dealing with an Ombud complaint is time consuming and stressful. By keeping abreast of Ombud determinations, you can learn valuable lessons that will enable you to circumvent such complaints from arising in your business. Click here to read about the main reasons why the Ombud made a determination against FSPs and advisors.
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