By Lee Rossini Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment to manage its operations in an ethical, sustainable, and socially conscious way. It involves going beyond the pursuit of profits to consider the impact of business decisions on ...
Read More ...By Financial Action Task Force (FATF) A new report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) highlights serious and evolving terrorist financing risks, and warns of gaps in countries’ abilities to fully understand terrorism financing (TF) trends and thus respond ...
Read More ...By James George, Compli-Serve The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has released its 2025 Three-Year Regulation Plan, a document that not only outlines upcoming regulatory priorities for the financial sector but also signals South Africa’s growing alignment with international standards ...
Read More ...The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has released its third Regulatory Actions Report, covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The report highlights more than 1,350 enforcement interventions, including 51 administrative penalties totalling over R119 million, ...
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By James George, Compli-Serve
On July 13, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption and political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The allegations, raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, accuse Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National ...
Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) Judge Nicoline Janse van Nieuwenhuizen has ruled that SA regulators have jurisdiction to fine a foreign short-seller that published a scathing report on Capitec seven years ago, leading to a short-lived plunge in the bank’s share price. A News24 report says the ruling confirms that the ...
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In a decision handed down on 10 July 2025, the Financial Services Tribunal summarily dismissed the application for reconsideration brought by Mary Binga Makoma Cheu against her debarment by Liberty Group Limited. The Tribunal exercised its power under section 234(4) of the Financial Sector Regulation Act (FSR Act), finding ...
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
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment to manage its operations in an ethical, sustainable and socially conscious way. It involves going beyond the pursuit of profits to consider the impact of business decisions on people, the environment and society at large. CSR can cover a broad range of activities, from reducing carbon emissions, reducing unnecessary waste and ethical labour practices to community engagement and transparent governance. While CSR is often associated with large multinational corporations, its principles are just as relevant – and increasingly expected – in small businesses, including financial advice businesses.
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