Posted on 19 Mar 2019
FSPs, KIs and Reps are reminded that the deadline to comply with the required number of CPD hours is 31 May 2019. Masthead offers various accredited CPD activities. To view a list of all our CPD activities, click here.
Posted on 19 Mar 2019
The requirement to implement a Risk Management and Compliance Programme (section 42 of the FIC Act) came into effect on 2 October 2017, however accountable institutions have been granted some time to implement this. Accountable institutions are reminded that they must have fully adopted and implemented an RMCP by 2 April 2019 to replace their … Continued
Posted on 19 Mar 2019
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and National Treasury recently published draft regulations and draft guidance notes for public comment. The draft regulations address sections 28 and 31 of FICA which deal with Cash Threshold Reporting (CTR) and Aggregation, and International Funds Transfer Reporting (IFTR) respectively. The draft regulations were published together with a consultation paper … Continued
Posted on 19 Mar 2019
The FSCA recently published a notice of extension for the submission period for Over-The-Counter Derivative Providers applications. The extension is until 14 June 2019. Click here to read the Notice for Extension
Posted on 19 Mar 2019
The FSCA reminds consumers who wish to conduct financial services with an institution or person to check that they are authorised by the FSCA and clarify the exact services that person or institution is authorised to offer. Click on the links be to read the media releases published by the FSCA in this regard: The … Continued
Posted on 19 Mar 2019
Your business can avoid multiple risks by having a proper review process in place. By doing so, not only would your FSP be compliant with FAIS legislation, but you could avoid client complaints to the Ombud and reputational damage to your business. Following the correct process, you can also reinforce client relationships and treat customers … Continued
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This document illustrates the Privacy Policy for this Website, www.masthead.co.za
Personal Information
The privacy policy illustrates how Masthead (Pty) Ltd protects the information that is provided to it by its users.
Masthead (Pty) Ltd will not sell or rent its user’s personal identifiable information to third parties.
Sharing of Information
Masthead (Pty) Ltd may send personal identifiable information about its users to other companies or third parties should there be a need to share the user’s information in order to provide the product or service the user has requested.
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Electronic Communications
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Changing of Information
Masthead (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to change the Privacy Policy on an ad hoc basis at its sole discretion. Masthead (Pty) Ltd is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of non-Masthead websites to which it refers.
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Masthead (Pty) Ltd has, and will continue to take reasonable care to ensure that all information, in so far as this is under its control, provided on this website is true and correct.
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