By Compli-Serve Two recent decisions of the Financial Services Tribunal provide an important reminder that debarment is a regulatory protection mechanism, not an employment or commercial remedy. While authorised financial services providers (FSPs) have a statutory obligation to debar representatives ...
Read More ...The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has confirmed that businesses seeking to register a trade mark do not need to be immediately licensed or operational in South Africa, provided they can demonstrate a genuine intention to use the mark in ...
Read More ...* The European Union has welcomed Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, confirming that the development has triggered the process for Namibia's removal from the EU's own AML/CFT high-risk list, which is expected to be ...
Read More ...African businesses are increasingly placing environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations at the centre of their long-term growth strategies as investor expectations, regulatory requirements and climate-related risks continue to reshape the business environment, reports africasustainabilitymatters.com. Industry reports indicate that organisations ...
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By Compli-Serve
Two recent decisions of the Financial Services Tribunal provide an important reminder that debarment is a regulatory protection mechanism, not an employment or commercial remedy. While authorised financial services providers (FSPs) have a statutory obligation to debar representatives who no longer meet the FAIS fit and proper requirements ...
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The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has confirmed that businesses seeking to register a trademark do not need to be immediately licensed or operational in South Africa, provided they can demonstrate a genuine intention to use the mark in future. In a dispute between FirstRand and the National Bank of ...
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The European Union has welcomed Namibia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, confirming that the development has triggered the process for Namibia's removal from the EU's own AML/CFT high-risk list, which is expected to be completed before the end of 2026. The ...
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)
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
By Lee Rossini
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of working in financial services. Whether you need to explain disappointing investment performance, discuss rising costs, challenge unrealistic expectations, or deliver unwelcome news, these conversations can feel uncomfortable. Yet, handled well, they often strengthen relationships rather than damage them.
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