Posted on 11 Jun 2019
FSPs must ensure that the Competence Register is updated with CPD activities within 30 days after the expiry of each CPD cycle i.e. 30 June.
Posted on 11 Jun 2019
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently published two notices on Continuous Professional Development (CPD). These are: FSCA Communication 2 of 2019 (FAIS) – Continuous Professional Development (CPD) FSCA FAIS Notice 40 of 2019: Exemption from Continuous Professional Development Requirements, 2019 – No. 2 of 2019 General CPD Guidance The FSCA Communication 2 of 2019 … Continued
Posted on 11 Jun 2019
The FSCA Bulletin released for Quarter 4 2018/19 is themed around the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill. The Bill seeks to streamline the legal framework for the regulation of the conduct of financial institutions and focuses on the implementation of the Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles. The Bulletin also contains various regulatory topics, warnings … Continued
Posted on 11 Jun 2019
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) recently published a Draft Conduct Standard which prescribes the minimum skills and training requirements for board members of pension funds. The proposed Conduct Standard is set to take effect on 1 January 2020. Submissions on the draft Conduct Standard must be sent to the FSCA at MinimumSkillsandTraining@fsca.co.za by 4 … Continued
Posted on 11 Jun 2019
The Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers (BN194 of 2017) prescribes that an FSP, a KI and a Rep must have a qualification recognised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The FSCA, either on application by a person or at their own initiative will recognise a qualification for each category … Continued
Posted on 11 Jun 2019
Besides being a regulatory requirement, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) ensures that you continue to be competent in your profession. Training and learning increases confidence, overall capability, complements career aspirations and the ability to adapt positively to changes in industry requirements. The annual deadline date for FSPs, Key Individuals (KIs) and Representatives (Reps) to comply with … Continued
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