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Matthysen Shaw v ABSA Bank Pension Fund and ...

05 Feb 2025 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

Summary of Financial Services Tribunal determination involving Hermann Matthysen Shaw v ABSA Bank Pension Fund and the Pension Fund Adjudicator. The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 25 January 2025: • Hermann Matthysen Shaw (Applicant) ...

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Managing news overwhelm

05 Feb 2025 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini Today, the news is more accessible than ever before. While staying informed is crucial, the sheer volume and intensity of news can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. Whether it's breaking news about global crises, political ...

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Turning compliance into competitive advantage

05 Feb 2025 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

By James George, Compli-Serve For many product teams, the word “regulation” evokes frustration—an unavoidable set of hurdles standing between them and their goals. But in South Africa’s evolving business landscape, compliance is more than just a box-ticking exercise. It’s an ...

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About the SAVCA private equity conference

05 Feb 2025 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

SAVCA is proud to host its annual Private Equity in Southern Africa Industry Conference, a flagship event that has been a key part of the industry calendar since 2008. This conference serves as a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing, ...

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2024: South Africa stagnates below global average

Efforts to combat corruption in South Africa have made little progress, with the country scoring 41 on Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)—unchanged from the previous year and still below the global average of 43. Advocacy group Corruption Watch notes that this reflects stalled anti-corruption measures, despite ...

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Temporary relocation of FSCA offices due to construction upgrades

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced the temporary relocation of its offices from Riverwalk Office Park, Pretoria East, to the Orange Building, Kasteel Office Park, Erasmuskloof, due to ongoing construction upgrades at its current location.

The upgrades commenced on 1 February 2025 and are expected to be completed ...

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FIC expands oversight as TCSPs face compliance crackdown

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has significantly expanded its supervisory role, now overseeing 84% of the 63 000 entities registered in its database, following amendments to the FIC Act, reports IOL. This shift comes as South Africa works to improve compliance standards following its greylisting by the Financial Action Task ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Today, the news is more accessible than ever before. While staying informed is crucial, the sheer volume and intensity of news can sometimes feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. Whether it's breaking news about global crises, political turmoil, or distressing social issues, excessive exposure to negative headlines can take a toll on mental well-being. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed, or emotionally drained by the news, here are some guidelines to help you navigate and manage overwhelming information effectively.

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