By James George, Compli-Serve In a marked shift from the recent regulatory tide dominated by Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) obligations, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is visibly reinvigorating its oversight of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act ...
Read More ...By Lee Rossini Although AI does offer benefits in terms of efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction and scalability, integrating the tools into a business requires more than just adopting the latest technology. To make the most of AI, a well-thought-out strategy ...
Read More ...The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 4 August 2025: J van Rensburg, E van Rensburg (withdrawn), S van Rensburg and F du Preez v Financial Sector Conduct Authority Case numbers: A1/2025; A2/2025; A3/2025 and ...
Read More ...IAfrica.com reports that AI, machine learning, and automation are increasingly enabling South African organisations to detect and contain data breaches more efficiently, according to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report. The average cost of a breach in South ...
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By James George, Compli-Serve
In a marked shift from the recent regulatory tide dominated by Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) obligations, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is visibly reinvigorating its oversight of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). Several Financial Services Providers (FSPs) have recently received ...
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By Lee Rossini
Although AI does offer benefits in terms of efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction and scalability, integrating the tools into a business requires more than just adopting the latest technology. To make the most of AI, a well-thought-out strategy that aligns with business goals, adheres to regulatory requirements, and ...
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Financial Services Tribunal ('FST' or 'the Tribunal')
The following matter was handed down on 4 August 2025:
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Read MoreOn 14 October 2006, Complainant went to Respondent’s furniture shop, Barnetts at Port Shepstone, Kwa-Zulu Natal. She wanted to buy a small television set and a small stove.
Gumede vs. JD Group (2008) (Credit Life insurance)
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By Lee Rossini
Although AI does offer benefits in terms of efficiency, accuracy, cost reduction and scalability, integrating the tools into a business requires more than just adopting the latest technology. To make the most of AI, a well-thought-out strategy that aligns with business goals, adheres to regulatory requirements, and manages risks is very necessary. An AI strategy should consider the following:
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