By Lee Rossini In the world of financial services, technical expertise remains vital – but it’s no longer enough on its own. As markets shift, client expectations rise, and technologies reshape how advice is delivered, financial advisers must increasingly draw ...
Read More ...Summary of Financial Services Tribunal determination involving NN & OB Transport CC and Others v Transport Sector Retirement Fund and Others The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 12 May 2025: · NN & OB ...
Read More ...In the wake of the 2007–2009 global financial crisis, international regulators identified critical shortcomings in the financial oversight of commercial banks, particularly in areas of capital adequacy and liquidity. These vulnerabilities prompted the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision—a global standard-setter ...
Read More ...By James George, Compli-Serve Every year, the U.S. State Department publishes its International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), an annual review of anti-money laundering (AML) vulnerabilities around the world. Volume Two of the 2025 edition once again casts its net ...
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By Lee Rossini
In the world of financial services, technical expertise remains vital – but it’s no longer enough on its own. As markets shift, client expectations rise, and technologies reshape how advice is delivered, financial advisers must increasingly draw on a robust set of soft skills to remain competitive and ...
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Financial Services Tribunal ('FST' or 'the Tribunal')
The following matter was handed down on 12 May 2025:
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Reconsideration application – failure by employer to pay retirement fund ...
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In the wake of the 2007–2009 global financial crisis, international regulators identified critical shortcomings in the financial oversight of commercial banks, particularly in areas of capital adequacy and liquidity. These vulnerabilities prompted the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision—a global standard-setter for prudential regulation—to issue the Basel III Framework. This framework ...
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
In the world of financial services, technical expertise remains vital – but it’s no longer enough on its own. As markets shift, client expectations rise, and technologies reshape how advice is delivered, financial advisers must increasingly draw on a robust set of soft skills to remain competitive and relevant. Soft skills are no longer 'nice to have' – they are essential for building trust, navigating complexity, and driving long-term success. According to Professor Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist at Wharton, five soft skills stand out as especially critical for the future. These qualities not only support better client outcomes but also foster stronger teams, smarter innovation, and a more resilient business.
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