By Lee Rossini Business continuity planning (BCP) is a structured approach that ensures a financial advice business can continue operating during and after unexpected disruptions. These disruptions might include natural disasters, cyberattacks, power outages, regulatory shocks, or even the sudden ...
Read More ...The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 13 April 2026: · Parties: I-Prop (Pty) Ltd and Petro Heydenrych (Applicants) v John Roderick Graeme Polson N.O., Jaco Spies N.O., and the Commissioner of the Financial Sector ...
Read More ...By Compli-Serve Private equity globally is moving into a more demanding and structured phase, with capital becoming more selective, fundraising timelines extending, and investors concentrating commitments with established managers. These trends, observed across major markets, are beginning to influence how ...
Read More ...The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has issued three debarment orders in terms of section 153 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act, reinforcing its ongoing focus on market conduct and enforcement. Miss Dzunisani Christabel Sithole and Ms Dikhomotso Caroline Mashile have ...
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By Lee Rossini
The rise of sustainable finance in South Africa has brought ethical investing into the mainstream. However, it has also exposed a growing tension between genuine impact and marketing spin. The ethics of greenwashing and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing are central concerns in the country’s financial services ...
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Financial Services Tribunal ('FST' or 'the Tribunal')
Parties: Boshomane v JSE, FSCA and Stadio Holdings Ltd (Case number: JSE1/2026)
Date: 23 April 2026
Keywords: Dismissed employee ‒ Jurisdiction of the Financial Services Tribunal ‒ JSE Listing Requirements vs JSE Rules ‒ Meaning of ‘person aggrieved’
Summary
A former employee of Stadio ...
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In its latest blog, the The Volkov Group highlights a point that is often misunderstood, particularly in times of pressure: cutting back on ethics and compliance may seem practical, but it is ultimately counterproductive.
Too often, these functions are treated as overhead rather than as contributors to performance. That view ...
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
Business continuity planning (BCP) is a structured approach that ensures a financial advice business can continue operating during and after unexpected disruptions. These disruptions might include natural disasters, cyberattacks, power outages, regulatory shocks, or even the sudden loss of key personnel. In a profession built on trust, timely communication and regulatory compliance, having a robust continuity plan is not optional; it is essential for protecting clients, safeguarding data and preserving the firm’s reputation.
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