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Two-pot withdrawals sharpen advice and conduct obligations for ...

17 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

FAnews reports, in an article by Masthead Compliance Consultant Janine Yoko, that South Africa’s two-pot retirement system is creating a new layer of advice, disclosure and conduct risk for financial advisers. Since the system took effect on 1 September 2024, ...

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Accountability failures put individual conduct firmly in the ...

17 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

Star Compliance reports that a recent UK Financial Conduct Authority enforcement action has reinforced the importance of demonstrable individual accountability in financial services after two senior executives were fined and banned for dishonest conduct linked to proposed acquisitions, including false ...

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AI in the boardroom raises new governance questions ...

17 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The Cape Argus reports that AI is increasingly being used by boards to assess financial information, identify risks and support strategic decisions, but South African company law does not yet specifically regulate how directors should rely on AI. Professor Rehana ...

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The role of financial coaching in financial advice

16 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini Financial coaching is a valuable service offered by some financial advice businesses to support clients to develop healthier financial habits, make informed decisions and take greater control of their financial lives. While traditional financial advice often focuses ...

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Two-pot withdrawals sharpen advice and conduct obligations for FSPs

FAnews reports, in an article by Masthead Compliance Consultant Janine Yoko, that South Africa’s two-pot retirement system is creating a new layer of advice, disclosure and conduct risk for financial advisers. Since the system took effect on 1 September 2024, the savings component has made it easier for members to ...

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Accountability failures put individual conduct firmly in the spotlight

Star Compliance reports that a recent UK Financial Conduct Authority enforcement action has reinforced the importance of demonstrable individual accountability in financial services after two senior executives were fined and banned for dishonest conduct linked to proposed acquisitions, including false claims concerning ownership of a bond portfolio worth about €200 ...

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AI in the boardroom raises new governance questions for directors

The Cape Argus reports that AI is increasingly being used by boards to assess financial information, identify risks and support strategic decisions, but South African company law does not yet specifically regulate how directors should rely on AI. Professor Rehana Cassim of Unisa has highlighted several unresolved issues, including whether ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Financial coaching is a valuable service offered by some financial advice businesses to support clients to develop healthier financial habits, make informed decisions and take greater control of their financial lives. While traditional financial advice often focuses on investments, retirement planning, insurance and other technical matters, financial coaching places greater emphasis on the client’s behaviour, goals and relationship with money.

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